The US embassy in London stated to reassure the British that the unconventional suggestion was not official US policy.
The US Embassy in London has waded into a growing transatlantic dispute over the perfect cup of tea, rejecting a controversial claim by American professor Michelle Francl that salt should be added to obtain the ideal drink.
The embassy issued a tongue-in-cheek statement to assure the British that the unconventional suggestion was not official US policy.
In response to the alleged revelations about Professor Francl's tea, the embassy jokingly stated: “Today's media reports about an American professor's recipe for the 'perfect' cup of tea have troubled our special bond with the United Kingdom”.
Emphasizing the importance of tea as a unifying elixir between nations, the declaration declared: “Tea is the elixir of camaraderie, a sacred bond that unites our nations.”
The scientist's unconventional advice included using a short, sturdy cup, leaving the tea bag inside, using warm milk to prevent curdling, and most controversial of all: adding a pinch of salt to reduce bitterness.
The embassy's intervention was aimed at calming the various reactions among the British, ranging from anger to bewilderment and disgust.
Concluding the statement with a touch of humor, the embassy affirmed its commitment to the traditional approach to making tea, joking: “The US Embassy will continue to make tea the proper way: in the microwave.” This light-hearted exchange adds a new chapter to the age-old debate over the correct way to make the quintessential British drink.
