Pinch of Salt': US Professor's Suggestion for 'Perfect' Tea Sparks Controversy with UK

A US professor's suggestion of adding a pinch of salt to tea sparked controversy between the UK and US.

British tea drinkers were outraged by Michelle Francl's unconventional tip, leading to the US Embassy's intervention.

The embassy humorously reassured that salt in tea is not US policy, while the UK government insisted on the traditional kettle method.

Francl's findings, based on extensive research, appear in her book 'Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea.' The playful exchange has caught the attention of social media users.