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For many,mornings aren't completewithout a steaming mug of coffee. However, there is a brilliantly simple trick to enhance its flavour without splashing out on expensive additions.

Given that journalist Katherine McPhillips can easily knock back multiple cups throughout the day, she is keen to steer clear of sugar, cream or syrups. They can transform what should be a straightforward beverage into something rather unhealthy.

Coffee can be fiercely bitter, and whilst Katherine doesn't object to drinking it black now and again, it's far too intense to have that way constantly.

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That said, she has lately uncovered that adding just a tiny pinch of salt before brewing can genuinely make coffee taste more luxurious and somewhat sweeter.

It may sound utterly revolting if you've never given it a go, but it's genuinely quite commonplace in certain Scandinavian nations to boost the flavour.

Salt is recognised for influencing our taste receptors, and even the smallest amount can reduce coffee's bitterness and balance out the acidic minerals, creating the impression of sweetness, reports the Express.

It's typically done by those who are absolutely passionate about their coffee, as it helps draw out the additional flavours within roasted beans, lending the beverage a considerably more rounded taste.

Katherine initially caught wind of this when a friend sampled salted coffee whilst holidaying in Finland. They opted to experiment with it back at home purely for a laugh, curious whether they would adore it or immediately reject it.

They utilised a coffee machine to prepare espressos, and found it elevated the taste significantly, rendering the coffee sweet despite not incorporating any additional ingredients.

Introducing salt to coffee delivers the best results with boldly brewed varieties such as espressos or americanos, helping to counteract their sharp bitterness.

Whilst you can certainly experiment with other styles like lattes, the impact won't be quite as pronounced.

Start by brewing your coffee using your usual method, whether that's with a machine or kettle. Sprinkle in a minuscule pinch of salt – roughly an eighth of a teaspoon – directly onto the coffee grounds before introducing any hot water.

Begin with the absolute minimum quantity of salt to gauge whether it suits your palate, and only bump it up if you reckon it needs it.

Give the coffee a thorough stir until the salt has completely dissolved, then have a sip to ensure it's not dominating the flavour.

Pop in milk or any other extras you fancy, and your remarkably silky coffee is good to go.