How to Order the Best-Tasting Drinks on an Airplane
Low cabin humidity and pressure dull sweet and salty notes while amplifying acidity and bitterness, so order or adjust drinks to restore balanced flavors in flight.
The One Cocktail Science Says Tastes Better on a Flight
"Our study confirmed that in an environment of loud noise, our sense of taste is compromised. Interestingly, this was specific to sweet and umami tastes, with sweet taste inhibited and umami taste significantly enhanced,"
Why Drinking Alcohol Through A Straw Might Not Be A Good Idea - Tasting Table
Drinking alcohol through a straw speeds consumption, dulls flavor and smell, increases bloating from carbonation, and may lead to faster intoxication and social awkwardness.
Why Your Water Tastes Different Depending On The Water Bottle Material - Tasting Table
Water can taste different due to the material of the bottle it is stored in. The interactions between the water and the bottle's material affect both the quality and taste.