# 1711: "Why McDonald's Coke Tastes Different"

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Published: 2026-07-12T07:00:02+00:00
Episode link: https://jimconnors.net/interesting-things-with-jc/2026/7/9/1711-why-mcdonalds-coke-tastes-different
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## Resource

Interesting Things with JC #1711: "Why McDonald's Coke Tastes Different" – McDonald's serves Coca-Cola using refrigerated stainless steel syrup tanks, insulated delivery lines, filtered water, and a fountain calibrated for melting ice while a wider straw changes how the drink reaches you, creating a different experience long before the first sip.

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