life hacks from Soviet times – Tsikavinka

It is a well-known fact that in the Soviet Union the conductors added soda to the tea, and the canteen workers also committed this sin. In general, this was a relatively common practice and part of tea party culture during Soviet times.

We tell you why employees added soda to tea.

Why was soda added to tea?

• Some believe that this method helped caterers save on tea. According to supporters of this theory, soda helped create the appearance of strong tea with minimal brewing costs.
• Soda was added to the drink to make the tea tastier and richer. And the appearance of a dark shade of color was just a pleasant bonus.

• This method of brewing tea helped to soften the water, which was hard due to the high content of minerals such as calcium and…