Tea preparation preferences reveal insights about personality traits. Those who prefer less milk may exhibit psychopathic traits linked to high stress levels. A 2016 study from the University of Innsbruck associates bitterness preference with psychopathy and everyday sadism. Meanwhile, adding more milk dilutes L-theanine, an amino acid that aids in relaxation, implying that individuals who favor milky tea may be less affected by stress. This connection between tea preparation and personality traits provides a unique perspective on social behaviors.
Michelle Francl, a professor of chemistry at Bryn Mawr College, explains that preferences for milk in tea may be linked to personality traits, with adding less milk indicating psychopathy.
The University of Innsbruck study found a positive correlation between a preference for bitterness and traits such as psychopathy and 'everyday sadism', revealing psychological insights behind tea preferences.
Professor Francl notes that preferring tea with lots of milk reduces L-theanine content, an amino acid that promotes calmness, suggesting that those who choose milky tea might manage stress differently.
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