Coffee lovers, listen up: if you avoid black coffee because it's too bitter, here's a quick fix you might not have tried — add a pinch of salt.
Dr. Karan Rajan, a popular medical expert on TikTok, recently revealed this simple trick to improve black coffee's flavor. "The salt blocks the bitterness receptors on your tongue, making the coffee taste way smoother and requiring less sugar," he said.
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Coffee experts at Espresso Works confirm this hack. Salt not only reduces bitterness but also enhances the coffee's natural sweetness and nutty flavors — no sugar needed. It even boosts the aroma, making your cup more enjoyable.
But it's not just about taste. Drinking black coffee has several health benefits. According to Healthline, regular consumption may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and help protect against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. It could also aid weight management by influencing fat storage and gut health.
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Heart health gets a boost too: one study found that drinking three to five cups of coffee daily is linked to a 15% reduced risk of heart disease.
So if you want to make black coffee easier to drink and reap the health perks, try a little salt next time. It's a quick and easy way to smooth out bitterness without adding calories or sugar.
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