Well, Coke keeps throwing out these weird sodas to drink. And we keep buying them to let you know if they are worth dropping your hard earned cash for. Today we are trying the Move zero sugar and the regular Move Coca Cola. Now, we haven’t been impressed by the Coke lineup when it comes to these limited edition flavors. I mean, why mess with a classic? Let’s see if this one is any better.
And of course, let us know what you think.
Who are our Questers today?
Kris, pantsless.
Hannah, aka: Pack-a-day Hannah.
Matt, afraid of getting yelled at.
Amy, ol’ yeller.
A History of Coca-Cola
On May 8th, 1886, pharmacist Dr. John Pemberton was visiting a pharmacy in Atlanta to promote his medicinal wonder, French Wine of Coca. This cure-all medicine was a mix of Bordeaux red wine, caffeine, and coca leaf extract. Since it was a medicine and more of a niche market, Pemberton decided to try to sell it as a soda. So he took his bitter tasting medicine and threw in a bunch of sugar. And to make it marketable to children and adults, he removed the alcohol. But not the cocaine, since after all, it was legal.
Asa Candler acquired the company in 1891 after Pemberton’s death. By the end of the 1890s, they were selling a quarter of a million gallons of syrup a year. Coca Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, employing over 700,000 worldwide.
Today we are trying out the new Coca-Cola Move. According to the website…
The newest Coca-Cola Creation, co-created with one of the most daring artists in music today, is a celebration of transformation. A homage to all the versions of ourselves that coexist within us, and that forms our very own personality. Coca-Cola Move is a tribute to the different faces of transformation, mixing a great, but familiar Coca-Cola taste with both bold and delicate flavors.
So the artist is Rosalia, who I didn’t know, so I looked her up, and the google machine said…
Born in Barcelona on September 25, 1992, Rosalia Vila Tobella is a Spanish singer and songwriter who rose to fame for redefining the sounds of flamenco, a traditional Spanish art style based in folk music, often fusing it with hip-hop influences.
The Results
**SPOILER ALERT!**
Listen to the episode first if you do not want the results revealed to you yet!
Coca Cola Move zero sugar
Hannah: “The aftertaste is bubble gum.” 1/10
Amy: “This is terrible.” 2/10
Kris: “Did they try to make a Pina Colada in a Coke?.” 1/10
Matt: “I don’t hate it but I’m not interested in it.” 3/10
TOTAL: 7/40
Coca Cola Move
Hannah: “This was a little bit better.” 2/10
Amy: “It’s got that musty coconut taste.” 3/10
Kris: “If you’re a fan of Pina Coladas, you might like this.” 4/10
Matt: “If someone offered this to me, I’d say no.” 4/10
TOTAL: 13/40
There you have it. We do NOT give the Move Limited Edition Coca-Cola the Quest for the Best seal of approval. Maybe you want to give it a try? Check out their website for more information on where to find some.
https://www.coca-cola.com
Also, do you have any foods you would love to get the coveted seal of approval? Let us know in the comments what you want to hear next, along with your thoughts on this episode.
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Show Notes:
LIMITED EDITION: Coca Cola Move