For me, it was caffeine and sugars, and too much of them. They made them too easy to drink large portions of them. Dropping it completely is my way of portion control there.

Every so often I’ve had another drink of cola, and it’s been sickly sweet, so at least for me, there was some dulling of my taste buds. Since cutting down there, I’ve taken in less sugars overall, so it’s ‘healthier.’

Seltzers (carbonated water that has been on the vicinity of flavor) are great though, citrus oils seem to do well for those.