Michelle Francl

Opinion | Salt in tea? US chemist’s China-inspired advice to make the perfect cup causes brew-haha in Britain – but she might have a point

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In case you didn’t hear, last week an American chemist stirred up quite a tempest in teapots across Great Britain. Michelle Francl, a professor in the state of Pennsylvania, published a book called Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea. The science-based tome expounds on molecules and atomic structure and engages in a meticulous analysis of caffeine … Read more

Extra: Tea causes ‘rift’ between UK, US

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The recipe for how to make the best tea has led to a banter between two Western allies, the US and the UK. This is following an assertion by an American scientist, Michelle Francl, a professor of chemistry at Bryn Mawr College, that a pinch of salt should be added to make the perfect teacup. … Read more