The "taste" referenced in the title acts as a metaphor for the bittersweet reality of the characters' choices.
The literal consumption of the purple drug continues to be the lifeblood and the poison of Zaun, representing a survival instinct that ultimately erodes the soul. Visual and Audio Direction [S2E12] Hmmm, Tastes Like
Characters are forced to digest the harsh reality that their mentors and family members have fundamentally changed. The "taste" referenced in the title acts as
The episode’s title is a direct reference to the sensory and visceral nature of the world the characters inhabit. It highlights a recurring theme in Arcane : the loss of innocence and the physical "taste" of power and consequence. [S2E12] Hmmm, Tastes Like