With coffee culture growing worldwide, it's not enough to just 'brew a cup.' There is a science behind the process with varying degrees of brewing success based on those principles. Here is a list of five science-backed ways to make your next cup taste even better. While we probably won't be adding salt to our next cup of black coffee, it's still interesting to see how science can play a part in the final outcome of our favorite hot beverage. Check out the list below and be sure to read the detailed breakdown courtesy of Bustle. Wanna learn how to make that perfect cappuccino as well? Click here.

1. Water Quality is Everything

2. Salt Makes Everything Better

3. Use Butter Instead of Milk

4. Get The Ratio Right

5. Temperature Matters

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