Bitter

Lessons from a Misunderstood Taste

From a pint of bitters in an English pub to a bitter green salad or, of course, bitters themselves, we recognize the value of bitterness to bring balance and complexity to a dish. But in the western world at least, we tend to think of it as most desirable in the background.

Our English definitions of bitterness are a bit harsh. Merriam-Webster, for examp…