You know, after that very video where Tennessee Titans QB Will Lewis not only puts mayo in his cup of coffee, but then drinks it with visible pleasure, I thought it would be difficult to surprise me with anything. As it turns out, reality always throws new ideas at us – each one crazier than the last. Even if the source of the idea is a respected college professor.
A few days ago, Michelle Francl published a book called Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea, which examines in detail the methods of preparing the world’s most popular beverage from the point of view of a chemist. And one thesis from this book literally infuriated the Brits, who considered this almost a desecration of their national drink.
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