60: The Great Odwalla Flavor Change of 2013

Preferences

The hosts of the Accidental Tech Podcast share their personal coffee preferences and the methods they use to prepare it. Marco Arment enjoys using an Aeropress, which he claims doesn't require more effort than a regular drip pot, although he does roast his own beans, which adds a level of complexity 1. John Siracusa points out that coffee taste is subjective, much like audio quality, and there is no universal standard for what makes coffee good 2.

If you like McDonald's coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, coffee, k cups, like whatever you like is what you like. You can't say, well, that's not how coffee's supposed to taste.

--- John Siracusa

Casey Liss expresses his reluctance to rely on coffee to start his day, preferring not to become dependent on caffeine 2.

   

Rituals

The cultural rituals surrounding coffee are explored, highlighting how these practices fit into daily life. Marco balances his love for coffee with practicality, seeking a brew that satisfies without consuming his life 3. He compares this to his interest in audio equipment, where he also seeks a balance between quality and practicality.

It's all about striking a balance between practicality and cost and quality.

--- Marco Arment

Casey humorously contrasts his vinyl listening habits with coffee rituals, noting that while he romanticizes vinyl, he doesn't want coffee to become a necessity 4.