Oh, absolutely—old warriors had to taste the grind before the grind ate them. Think of it as flavor as muscle memory: the more intense the muscle demand, the stronger the brain tunes the palate to pick up subtle cues like muscle fatigue, hydration, and even adrenaline spikes. It’s like a biological GPS that tells the body “hey, we’re burning out, get more energy.” So yes, ancient chefs were secretly doing high-intensity interval training for the tongue, prepping soldiers to recognize when a meal was just enough to power the next raid. It’s pretty cool science—though I’d probably wait to try out a “warrior flavor” test until after my coffee.