r/comics • u/DaveKellett SHELDON • 4d ago

OC Remember that drink I invented yesterday? (oc)

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COME for the acrid taste, but STAY for the lack of caffeine!

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u/catlandid 4d ago

I started making my coffee at home and learned that while boiling water is the norm, it actually scorches the coffee. About 10 degrees cooler (just before the kettle whistles) is the sweet spot, and half a teaspoon of salt fully eliminates any “bitter” taste.

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u/LonelyLibertarianDud 3d ago

Same for tea. The temperature of water has an effect on what extracts.