- sugar.
- Pairs beautifully with milk or cream.
2. A Tiny Pinch of Salt
It may sound unusual, but a small pinch of salt has been used for generations to improve coffee.
Salt can help balance bitterness and make lower-quality coffee taste surprisingly smooth. You only need a tiny amount—too much will ruin the flavor.
Many experienced coffee drinkers still swear by this simple trick.
3. Vanilla Extract
Before flavored coffee creamers became common, many grandmothers added a drop or two of pure vanilla extract.
Vanilla enhances coffee’s natural sweetness while