Why You Should Always Salt Your Coffee Grounds Before Brewing

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Why You Should Always Salt Your Coffee Grounds Before Brewing By Karen Hart Sept. 1, 2025 7:39 pm EST

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Coffee keeps us running, but when your morning cup of Joe starts to taste bitter, you may begin to rethink your wake-me-up breakfast beverage. But before you go switching to a matcha latte with almond milk or a skinny chai tea latte , you may want to break out the salt shaker. Just a little sprinkle of this sodium can transform a sharp cup of coffee into a smooth brew by simply adding a pinch to your coffee grounds before brewing.

Salt is a flavor enhancer, and when you add it to coffee grounds before you let your coffee percolate, it works its magic in a way your mouth can appreciate. Coffee is inherently a little bitter, but addi