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The Coca-Cola Company launched its newest caffeinated drink across the country.
Two variants of Coca-Cola with Coffee are available for purchase starting on Monday, one of which has “zero sugar”, a company statement announced.
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Both versions are packaged in 12-ounce cans and infused with Brazilian coffee. A single can reportedly contains 69 milligrams of caffeine.
Coca-Cola with regular coffee comes in three flavors, including dark blend, vanilla and caramel. Meanwhile, the zero sugar versions only come in a dark and vanilla blend.
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And in terms of nutrition, a single can of Coca-Cola with Coffee has 70 calories against Coca-Cola with Coffee Zero Sugar 0 calories.
Coca-Cola with Coffee is available in a mixture of dark, vanilla and caramel whtle. Coca-Cola with Coffee Zero Sugar is available in a dark and vanilla blend. (The Coca Cola Company)
Before Coca-Cola with Coffee was launched in the United States, the hybrid drink debuted in Japan in 2018 and ended up being launched in 30 global markets, including Australia, Brazil, Vietnam, Turkey and Italy.
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“Coca-Cola with Coffee is a true hybrid innovation that provides the perfect solution for that mid-afternoon stimulus that we all want, especially in today’s work environment at home,” said Brandan Strickland, Coca-Cola Brand Director, in a statement. “Many people are often divided between picking up a soda or coffee at 3 pm at work, at school or on the go.”
Strickland said The Coca-Cola Company created their coffee-infused drink to fill the caffeine gap that consumers can feel between breakfast and lunch – all without dairy.
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PepsiCo, a Coca-Cola soft drink competitor, was due to launch its own coffee-like drink in April 2020 with Pepsi Café, according to an old ad. However, it appears that Coca-Cola reached its US debut first, despite the current pandemic.
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To celebrate the launch of its new line, Coca-Cola has partnered with Walmart and national drone service provider DroneUp to supply Coca-Cola with Coffee and Coca-Cola with Coffee Zero Sugar to selected families in Coffee County, Georgia. On Tuesday, January 26.
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Consumers who live within a 1 mile radius of Supercenter Coffee County Walmart can opt for exclusive, limited-time delivery.
Daniella Genovese, FOX Business, contributed to this report.