Whats so special about cokes formula?

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The discussion centers around the perceived differences between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, with participants expressing strong opinions on their taste. Many argue that while Coke and Pepsi have distinct flavors, with Coke being preferred for its less sweet profile, others claim the differences are minimal, suggesting that store brands taste similar to both. The secrecy surrounding Coke's formula is questioned, with some participants believing that the actual differences may be exaggerated. The conversation also touches on regional terminology for soft drinks, with debates on whether to call them "soda" or "pop." Additionally, there are humorous exchanges about the historical ingredients of Coke, including references to its original formulation containing cocaine. Overall, the thread reflects a mix of personal preferences, regional language differences, and light-hearted banter about soft drink culture.
  • #61
I stopped drinking cola drinks years ago, switched to Fresca, which I hated when it first came out, and now I've switched to Arizona Diet Green tea with ginseng. I don't buy it for the ginseng, it's just there.

Beer - I love Boulevard unfiltered wheat, has a great nutty taste.
 
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  • #62
DaveC426913 said:
No paradox. You see, we are also in charge of who is in charge.

:smile:

it's the doom I tell ya...the doom:-p
 
  • #63
Evo said:
:smile: Sounds like the commercial hype has really gotten to you. Who really has such feelings about a soft drink? :rolleyes:

What commercial? I own three TVs but they've been in the closet since 2006. Is it about that Russian lady that sued?

I am a strongly opinionated individual. Don't get me start on kraut cars.
 
  • #64
DaveC426913 said:
http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/308-the-pop-vs-soda-map/
I looooove this site. It is one of my favourite sites on the web.

Yep I once was in another state and I asked for a coke and the lady taking the order asked me, "What kind?" I was wondering if she meant diet or something, so I said just regular and she said, "No what kind...sprite, sunkinst..."
 
  • #65
Astronuc said:
Root beer or real ginger beer (not wimpy ginger ale) are acceptable.

Jamaica has some STRONG ginger beer!
 
  • #66
Evo said:
I stopped drinking cola drinks years ago, switched to Fresca, which I hated when it first came out, and now I've switched to Arizona Diet Green tea with ginseng. I don't buy it for the ginseng, it's just there.
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Beer - I love Boulevard unfiltered wheat, has a great nutty taste.
Hey -they make Bully Porter and Boulevard Stout. And they're located in KC. Wow! Who'd've thought.
http://www.blvdbeer.com/beer.htm
 
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  • #67
HeLiXe said:
Jamaica has some STRONG ginger beer!

Jah luv da root beer away from da hell ah babylon. :)

Kidding done, you're right, and if you travel elsewhere there is a lovely beverage called Bhang...
 
  • #68
Astronuc said:
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Hey -they make Bully Porter and Boulevard Stout. And they're located in KC. Wow! Who'd've thought.
http://www.blvdbeer.com/beer.htm

Are you in any way a fan of Lambics? I find them to be very concessional, but when I'm in the mood they can really hit the spot. I'm also very fond of rich wheat-beers, but a good porter is a god to worship.
 
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  • #69
nismaratwork said:
Jah luv da root beer away from da hell ah babylon. :)

:smile:

Judgment!:-p
 
  • #70
nismaratwork said:
and if you travel elsewhere there is a lovely beverage called bhang...

:!) :!) :!)
 
  • #71
:smile: I am surrounded by fellow degenerate hedonists! I've never been happier. ;)

Cannabis jokes aside, I do love the kick of real ginger in a true ginger beer. That being said, I am a fanatic lover of ginger, in tea (fresh), candied, and in fizzy goodness.
 
  • #72
Ginger tea is the best. xD Where is bhang sold? Indonesia?
 
  • #73
Maine used to have some fantastic birch beers. Light, not too sweet, and best slugged down ice-cold from an almost frozen wet-bottom cooler.
 
  • #74
HeLiXe said:
Ginger tea is the best. xD Where is bhang sold? Indonesia?

Bhang is very common in northern India, but I don't believe it's legal in many places beyond that. Certainly I would not want to be smoking or drinking it around the wrong Hindu or Islamic sect. Indonesia... I don't know, but they make Kretek (clove cigarettes) which are terrible for you, but delicious.

Turbo-1: If you find a source for that, please post it, I adore birch beer, it has such a mild almost minty flavor.
 
  • #75
nismaratwork said:
Are you in any way a fan of Lambics? I find them to be very concessional, but when I'm in the mood they can really hit the spot. I'm also very fond of rich wheat-beers, but a good porter is a god to worship.
Yeah and Trappiste Ales, e.g., Chimay. Ommegang Brewery is not too far from here.

I've had some interesting Framboise Lambic Beer, but I generally prefer the pure lambic.

And whenever I get to SD, I have to visit Stone Brewery up in Escondido. They have their own and an incredible selection from around the world. Somewhere I have one of their weekly lists.
http://www.stonebrew.com/

There is also this thread so that we don't derail this one.
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=313464
 
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  • #76
nismaratwork said:
Bhang is very common in northern India

Thx!:biggrin:
 
  • #77
nismaratwork said:
Turbo-1: If you find a source for that, please post it, I adore birch beer, it has such a mild almost minty flavor.
I believe that Kist was the better brand, but it's been a long time, and there were several smaller plants putting out birch beer. Back then, sodas were made with cane sugar and they were heavily carbonated and heavily flavored. Orange Kist and Cherry Kist were a couple of my favorites.
 
  • #78
HeLiXe said:
Ginger tea is the best.

Especially for those cold Canadian winters
(bhang is good for all seasons :approve:)
 
  • #79
I mostly drink water. However, I think that I know Pengwuino's preference. :-p

[PLAIN]http://mthruf.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/eae6b61a-d8f7-456b-bebd-41984c9a2e8d.jpg
 
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  • #80
turbo-1 said:
I believe that Kist was the better brand, but it's been a long time, and there were several smaller plants putting out birch beer. Back then, sodas were made with cane sugar and they were heavily carbonated and heavily flavored. Orange Kist and Cherry Kist were a couple of my favorites.

Mmmm.. cane sugar... heavy carbonation... *drool*

Astronuc: I celebrated the 4th with friends, and our mutual friend Chimay! En route to other thread as well, after all, who doesn't like drinkable bread?
 
  • #81
VeeEight said:
Especially for those cold Canadian winters
(bhang is good for all seasons :approve:)

Bhang... good since at least 1000BC!
 
  • #82
:smile:
 
  • #83
VeeEight said:
Especially for those cold Canadian winters
(bhang is good for all seasons :approve:)

I don't know if you like anything Chai-like...but almond milk with cinnamon, ginger and black tea is SOOOOOOOOOOOO good for cold times:biggrin:
 
  • #84
HeLiXe said:
I don't know if you like anything Chai-like...but almond milk with cinnamon, ginger and black tea is SOOOOOOOOOOOO good for cold times:biggrin:

I am East Indian so I am a lover of all teas, especially spiced tea. Orange, lemon, cardamom and various essential oils are other things that I like to add.
 
  • #85
VeeEight said:
I am East Indian

That might explain it for both of us then :-p There are A LOT of East Indians in my family :biggrin:
 
  • #86
When it's hot, a little Thandai goes a long way. Yum. I love the Japanese habit of making milk teas with strong black teas; if you take that and put an Indian twist on it (some spice, bergomot, and so forth) it can be perfect for a hot day.
 
  • #87
When Coca Cola was first introduced, it contained cocaine. Obviously this has since become unfeasible and they had to switch to crack.:smile:
 
  • #88
Michael Jackson got burned on Pepsi, Richard Pryor got burned on Coke.

Is that still funny?
 
  • #89
Micheal Jackson got burned on little boys.


Also, Coke destroys pepsi, pepsi is not recognized by the INSPRC.
 
  • #90
DaveC426913 said:
Michael Jackson got burned on Pepsi, Richard Pryor got burned on Coke.

Is that still funny?

The question is how "close to home" can a joke about someone else's misfortune get before you take offense to it. If a family member was in the hospital due to heart problems and someone made a joke about that person never doing anything "whole-heartedly" anyway, would you take it as innocent humor? If they were long dead, would you?
 

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