, the new book by Professor of Chemistry Michelle Francl, has made headlines across the globe and even led to a faux trans-Atlantic tea controversy that was addressed in both a from the U.S. embassy in London and a follow-up mention in the State Department鈥檚 (42:30 mark). The controversy followed an initial flurry of coverage of the book in the U.K., where early reporting focused on Francl's recommendation to add a pinch of salt to reduce an overly bitter cup of tea. Articles appeared in virtually every major U.K. media outlet including , , , and more.
Once the U.S. embassy in London weighed in, Francl and the book went viral globally. An article appeared in hundreds of media outlets, and other highlights included a mention, being part of a limerick on NPR鈥檚 (34 minute mark), and having the folks at put Francl's claims to the test. In addition to the countless print articles, Francl has appeared on , , and international television broadcasts.