An American scientist’s recent claim that Britain’s drink of choice required a pinch of salt may have sparked a “Twitter war” between the two G7 countries. It all started when the scientist said that he had discovered the recipe for the ideal cup of tea. For those who haven’t realized it yet, it’s all in fun. This is what happened.
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- Who shared the ‘scandalous’ tea recipe?
- What did the US embassy say?
- How did the debate conclude?
Who shared the ‘scandalous’ tea recipe?
Michelle Francl, a chemistry professor at Bryn Mawr College, says the secret to a perfect cup of tea is adding a pinch of salt | Image: Pexels
Michelle Francl, a chemistry professor at Bryn Mawr College, said the secret behind the perfect cup of tea was a pinch of salt and aggressive squeezing of the tea bag.
“In the United States they have horrible cups of tea. People here often drink warm water straight from the tap. It’s terrifying,” said Francl, who examined scientific papers and historical manuscripts dating back more than 1,000 years and documented his findings in his new book, Soaked: The Chemistry of Tea.
What did the US embassy say?
The US embassy said the disputed recipe for a perfect cup of tea had “put our special bond with the UK in trouble” and suggested the claim itself should be taken with a pinch of salt.
The embassy wrote in
An important statement on the latest tea controversy. 🇺🇸🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/HZFfSCl9sD
— United States Embassy in London (@USAinUK) January 24, 2024
How did the debate conclude?
The post solemnly reassured a terrified country: “We want to assure the good people of the United Kingdom that the unthinkable idea of adding salt to the British national drink is not official US policy. And it never will be.”
However, the tweet has put worried Britons in a state of anxiety. Referring to another explosive moment in the relationship between the nations, when an American woman claimed on TikTok that tea could be made in a microwave, the article concluded with the solemn promise: “The US Embassy will continue to make tea the proper way.” , heat it in the microwave.”
The US Embassy wrote: “The US Embassy will continue to make tea the proper way: in the microwave”| image: Pexels
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Source: vtt.edu.vn