
Tea Test Tempest
The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean
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Why Milk First Is Better Than Tea First
The chemistry of milk ensures that each way tastes distinct. If you pour tea into milk, the milk drops never get isolated, so there's almost zero scalding. The proteins acquire a burnt caramel flav if you've ever been to europe and had ultra high temperature pastorized milk.
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