‘I tried Coca-Cola for the first time ever at 35 – Brits need their tastebuds testing’ (Image: Adam Cailler)
Children are typically warned off fizzy drinks due to the concerns about their and dental health.
Scientific over time has validated these concerns, yet many Brits still enjoy a can of Coke or Fanta with their meals or as a casual beverage.
Despite the warnings, the UK remains a nation of enthusiasts, a trend that began when it first hit our shores in August 1900.
One person who took that advice to heart is reporter Adam Cailler who had never had a sip of fizzy drink until recently.
Having confessed to a workmate that he’d never sampled Coca-Cola, Adam found himself persuaded to try it for professional reasons.
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Just vile. (Image: Adam Cailler)
In the spirit of journalistic sacrifice, I visited my local Sainsbury’s chosen out of personal preference and purchased two small cans of Coca Cola and Diet Coke, ready to undertake this daunting task…for work.
Firstly, the aroma upon cracking open the standard Coke can, I was immediately struck by an odd scent. It took me some time to identify it, and once I did, everything fell into place… but more on that later.
Upon taking my initial sip, I was instantly repulsed, suspecting that perhaps the drink was expired or from a faulty batch.
However, after consulting my wife, it appears that Coca-Cola does indeed typically taste of overly sweet burnt sugar.
It evoked memories of a distasteful science experiment that should have been discarded at inception.
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In my view, this beverage tasted of something that really shouldn’t be near anyone’s mouth and why would you want to drink something that TikTokkers love putting down toilets because it’s a strong cleaning product?!
The taste matched the smell, as it was at this point that I realised that it was indeed the smell of burned sugar that I was not enjoying.
Moving onto the Diet Coke, which I was informed “was not as bad”. Well, if “not as bad” was a redeeming quality of a product, then I’m sorry Coke lovers – seek help.
CAPTION: ‘I tried Coca-Cola for the first time ever at 35 – Brits need their tastebuds testing’PICTURED: Adam Cailler (Image: Adam Cailler)
Yes, this wasn’t as vile as standard Coke, and you could definitely taste more floral notes, but again, burned sugar and weird brown liquids are not my idea of a good time.
So to sum up, Britain, you all need to get your taste buds checked but one of the most popular drinks on supermarket shelves is nothing but a mixture of nasty chemicals that combine to taste like the tears of disappointed children with a hint of Satan’s secret juice mixed in.
But hey, we’re also a nation obsessed with Prime drinks, so…shrug.