25 January 2024 - Salt in tea? US chemist's recipe sparks row with the UK
US scientist recommends adding salt to make perfect cup of tea
James Gregory (BBC News, 24/01/2024)
The British claim to know a thing or two when it comes to making a good cup of tea.
The beverage is a cultural institution in the UK, where an estimated 100 million cups are drunk every day.
US Embassy steps in after American professor advises adding a pinch of salt to cups of tea
Josh Barrie (The Standard, 24/01/2024)
The US Embassy in London was forced to make a statement on Wednesday after an American scientist advised adding a pinch of salt to cups of tea.
‘Outrageous’ tea recipe involving pinch of salt draws US embassy comment
Amelia Hill (The Guardian, 24/01/2024)
The special relationship between two G7 countries has possibly been imperilled by an American scientist’s claim that Britain’s favoured brew requires a pinch of salt.
US pledges support for UK after egghead suggests putting salt in tea
Paul Dallison (Politico, 24/01/2024)
Brits reacted with such fury when an American scientist suggested that the perfect cup of tea needs a pinch of salt that the U.S. embassy in London had to get involved.