Wait, that sounds like more trouble than it's worth on a slammed line. The time and gas to boil it down adds up versus just using a good base. Does the flavor really beat the convenience?

Oh wow, I read something about this once! It said our brains notice problems better after a small shock or mess. That totally fits with your coffee spill making you check for leaks. It just kicks you out of your normal routine so you see what you were missing.