My uncle swore by adding a pinch of salt to the grounds before brewing

He said it cuts bitterness, so I tried it with my morning French press last week. Honestly, it just made my coffee taste weird and salty, not better. Has anyone actually had this work for them, or is it just an old myth?

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webb.victor1mo ago

My buddy tried that salt trick after reading about it online. Totally ruined his pot of coffee, said it tasted like ocean water. He's sticking to just cream now.

gray_patel1mo agoMost Upvoted

Did your buddy maybe use too much salt, @webb.victor? I've heard a tiny pinch can cut bitterness without making it taste salty.

willow6721mo ago

Maybe he didn't use the right kind of salt, or his water is weird? A tiny pinch works for me every time.