US Edition Many of us have at some point been given a cup of coffee that is so bitter, it is almost undrinkable. Most reach for the sugar in an attempt to make the beverage a little more palatable.
However, it appears we may have been opting for the wrong condiment. As this video from the American Chemical Society shows, a tiny pinch of salt in your coffee can help make your coffee taste less bitter.
It also includes other tips that demonstrate how the power of chemical reactions can make our everyday lives that little bit easier – including how to ripen bananas and easily remove rust from your pans.
Video courtesy of The American Chemical Society
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