On Monday mornings, a fresh cup of coffee is great. Adding one ingredient can make it even better.

Experts say a little salt helps reduce bitterness and makes coffee taste better. Perfect Daily Grind agrees that salt helps balance the flavor.

Sara Marquart says salt in coffee reduces bitterness without needing other additives.

Salt brings out the sweetness in coffee and keeps it smelling good.

If you don't like bitter coffee, adding salt is a good alternative to using milk and sugar.

This idea became popular in 2009 when Alton Brown talked about it on his show.

He said to add half a teaspoon of salt for every cup of water and two teaspoons of coffee to reduce bitterness.

Brown said salt not only reduces bitterness but also makes stale water taste better.

Research shows salt is better at reducing bitterness than sugar.

Alton Brown was not the first to suggest adding salt, but he helped make it popular.

Many coffee fans still call it the Alton Brown trick.

This idea has caused debate online, with one person saying it's interesting.

Another person said it also works in beer.

Someone else said they add cardamom to their coffee to reduce bitterness and it works well.