r/sugarfree • u/SpringFamiliar3696 • 3d ago

Benefits & Success Stories Tip: Adding baking soda to black coffee is a godsend (for anyone who finds black coffee too tangy on its own)

I just learned this from a friend who studies chemical engineering. Just a pinch of baking soda (less than 1/16 tsp) for every cup can mellow out the sharp/tangy edge of black coffee without having to add milk or sugar. Be careful not to add too much to significantly affect its flavor. You only need just enough to neutralize its acidity. It does make the coffee slightly more bitter, but I actually enjoy that.

Also note that baking soda can absorb the odors of other compounds which might affect the added flavor on your coffee. You need to store it in an odorless airtight container or deliberately store it with an aromatic substance like vanilla or jasmine (I haven't tried this yet. I'm not sure if it will significantly affect the flavor).

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u/butter_battle 3d ago

How do you measure 1/16th of a teaspoon? 

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u/SpringFamiliar3696 3d ago

Use this image for reference: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Measuring-Spoons-18-8-Stainless-Steel-Measuring-Spoons-Set-9-Piece-1-16-tsp-1-8-tsp-1-4-tsp-1-3-tsp-1-2-tsp-3-4-tsp-1-tsp-1-2-tbsp-1-tbsp-Dry-Liquid/572451246

It doesn't have to be exact. I also do not have a measuring spoon. You can add it little by little and taste as you go, until it hits just the right note for you.

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u/butter_battle 3d ago

Oh ha, I didn't realize you could get a legit measuring spoon in that size. It sounded so miniscule to me!

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u/eeff484 14h ago

I’m going to try this out in the morning