Microwave it, suggests the embassy

  • U.S. chemist’s recipe for perfect tea causes outrage in Britain
  • Suggestion to add salt and lemon to tea receives backlash
  • U.S. Embassy distances itself from the chemist’s proposal
  • Embassy suggests microwaving tea as the proper way to make it

A U.S. chemist’s recipe for a perfect cup of tea has caused outrage in Britain. The chemist suggests adding a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon to remove the ‘scum’ from the top of the tea. However, the British press conducted their own experiments and found that the tea tasted horrible with added salt. The U.S. Embassy in the U.K. distanced itself from the chemist’s proposal, stating that it is not official United States policy. They also suggested microwaving tea as the proper way to make it.

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Key People: Michelle Francl (Chemistry professor at Bryn Mawr College)

Factuality Level: 3
Justification: The article contains some irrelevant information, tangential details, and exaggerated reporting. It also includes biased language and personal perspectives presented as universally accepted truths. The article lacks proper research and accurate reporting.

Noise Level: 3
Justification: The article contains mostly noise and filler content. It focuses on a chemist’s recipe for a perfect cup of tea and the reaction it received in the British press. The article does not provide any thoughtful analysis or actionable insights, and it does not hold powerful people accountable or explore consequences. It also lacks scientific rigor and intellectual honesty, as it relies on anecdotal evidence and social media outrage. Overall, the article is not informative or relevant.

Financial Relevance: No
Financial Markets Impacted: No

Presence of Extreme Event: No
Nature of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating of the Extreme Event: No
Justification: The article does not pertain to financial topics and does not describe any extreme events.

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