Episode

1711: "Why McDonald's Coke Tastes Different"

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Interesting Things with JC
Published
Jul 12, 2026
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99
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Summary

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.