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New Coca-Cola Blak...discuss

gauchogolfer

gauchogolfer

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So, here in France Coke is rolling out a new flavor, and some people were giving away samples at lunch. It's called Coca-Cola Blak (no typo), and has coffee and a caramel-ish flavor added. I must say, it sucks. I'm not sure where they thought the demand would be for this, but it certainly doesn't fall in my definition of good taste.

It's packaged in a 25 cl can, which is about 2x too much. After half, it just gets overwhelming.

Anyone else seen/tried this yet?

I think it was developed externally from Coke USA by a group here in France. I'll look for a link.

Edit: here it is -> http://www.coca-colablak.fr/
 
Haven't seen that coke, but here in Norway (and probably elsewhere) Pepsi has released some kind of Pepsi Max Cappuccino, and that tasted much like describes above. I couldn't drink more than a sip before I was overwhelmed by nausea... :( my girlfriend kind of liked it, though... :eek:
 
Malcster said:
Coke & Coffee, sounds like an excellent combination to me! not available in the UK yet tho from what ive seen...

oh hang on! cybercandy import it.. hmmm tempting..

http://www.cybercandy.co.uk/aaasmt/index.php/url_pmet3/xlc_2526/xdbc_coca%20cola%20blak/dbtc_1/pic_1/add_custsearch/stc_0/scope_short#2526
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Hmmm - cannot agree; sounds disgusting and real Coke is THE thing. IMO. However, thanks for the link to cybercandy - didn't know it existed! Went there ready to buy some Welches Black Grape Jelly and --- not sold! good news, bad news. Another day. But thanks again :)
 
UKnjb said:
Hmmm - cannot agree; sounds disgusting and real Coke is THE thing. IMO. However, thanks for the link to cybercandy - didn't know it existed! Went there ready to buy some Welches Black Grape Jelly and --- not sold! good news, bad news. Another day. But thanks again :)
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Ha =) no problem, more coca cola blak for me then! ;)

cybercandy is great, i use it to get altoids because there made in this country but all the flavours i like (cinnamon!!) are 100% exported to usa and others.. :mad:
 
I heard somewhere that 2005 was the FIRST year that carbonated drinks LOST market share when every other year they gained. I honestly don't know why we need 50 versions of coke, and sprite, and pepsi, and every other type in the world, I know I don't even like them that much and 'orange-lemon-mango-coffee 7-up' is not what I want, or ever think about trying.

PS, don't go looking for that drink, I just made it up for the heck of it:rolleyes:
 
Peyton said:
...I honestly don't know why we need 50 versions of coke, and sprite, and pepsi, and every other type in the world, I know I don't even like them that much and 'orange-lemon-mango-coffee 7-up' is not what I want, or ever think about trying...
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Coffe & Coke combo sounds tailor-made to destroy your teeth, steer well clear!:D
 
Malcster said:
Ha =) no problem, more coca cola blak for me then! ;)
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Please enjoy it! Ummmm - if you can :eek:

cybercandy is great, i use it to get altoids because there made in this country but all the flavours i like (cinnamon!!) are 100% exported to usa and others.. :mad:
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Erm - maybe you're getting your altoids from drinking too many wacky coke-derivatives. Have you tried those suppository thingies for clearing them up? Any high street chemsit sells them over-the-counter. Can take the itching away at least, I understand. :D
 
Its already been done
Its already sucked
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Sure, with a can like that...

iDM said:
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No wonder it sucked with an ugly design :rolleyes:

But, Coca-Cola Blak is in a cool new bottle ;) ;)

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Packaging makes all the difference

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Just what we need... another way to get more concentrated amounts of caffeine and sugar into our systems more quickly....
 
gauchogolfer said:
Packaging makes all the difference

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That bottle looks like a piece of...pooh... I wouldn't drink from that unless I was dying of thirst... and even then after drinking all other available liquids... and I mean all...
 
mpw said:
Coffe & Coke combo sounds tailor-made to destroy your teeth, steer well clear!:D
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And your gut as well. I read once that the Coke company uses the soda to de-grease their trucks' engines. I don't know if that's an actual fact or a rumor. Reminds me of what a grade school teacher of mine did to prove to us that soda was bad for teeth. One of the students brought in a recently detatched tooth and we soaked it in Coke. One day later it was 1/2 a tooth. A couple days later it was gone. Yuck.
 
jadekitty24 said:
And your gut as well. I read once that the Coke company uses the soda to de-grease their trucks' engines. I don't know if that's an actual fact or a rumor. Reminds me of what a grade school teacher of mine did to prove to us that soda was bad for teeth. One of the students brought in a recently detatched tooth and we soaked it in Coke. One day later it was 1/2 a tooth. A couple days later it was gone. Yuck.
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Bad for your teeth if constantly soaked over several days, but according to snopes, not as bad for your gut....

http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/acid.asp
 
gauchogolfer said:
Packaging makes all the difference

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I think packaging makes a great deal of difference to potential buyers. Remember the Microsoft+iPod video? [Google Video link. It makes a clear point about how people make purchasing decisions with a significant bias towards simplicity and elegance.

Anyways. In this case the packaging plays a big role as well...

Mitthrawnuruodo said:
That bottle looks like a piece of...pooh
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If one person notices it, you can be assured millions will, too.
 
jadekitty24 said:
And your gut as well. I read once that the Coke company uses the soda to de-grease their trucks' engines
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probably true, there's an orange drink in the UK called 'kia-ora', and it works wonders at getting rid of the tea stains from cups that a good deal of fairy liquid could never get rid of

As for taste, i think it sounds quite nice, although for my cold coffee moments, i would much rather a frappaccino from starbucks....mmmmmmmmmmm
 
Well, I did loosen a rusty bolt once with coke. For years none of the "men" I know could loosen it, and then I read somewhere about soaking it in coke. It worked. I was able to loosen the bolt. For a while I let the guys think it was my herculean strength. ;)
 
jadekitty24 said:
Well, I did loosen a rusty bolt once with coke. For years none of the "men" I know could loosen it, and then I read somewhere about soaking it in coke. It worked. I was able to loosen the bolt. For a while I let the guys think it was my herculean strength. ;)
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Penetrating oil would have done the same.

Also a wrench and hammer.

Back on topic: am I correct in assuming (based on the photo of the bottle) the drink's name is pronounced "Blake"?
 
jadekitty24 said:
Well, I did loosen a rusty bolt once with coke. For years none of the "men" I know could loosen it, and then I read somewhere about soaking it in coke. It worked. I was able to loosen the bolt. For a while I let the guys think it was my herculean strength. ;)
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Yeah, Coke is good to degrease, loosen bolts, rot your teeth, and help start your car. Sometimes when the terminals on your car battery get a bit corroded and the car won't turn over, you can pour Coke on them, wait a few minutes, and then try again (successfully). The fist time I saw it
happen, I was amazed. This isn't, of course, a fix when your car needs a jump, but does help when the connections on the battery just aren't that good.

I tried it with water once, and you know what I said? Not as good, mum, not as good; back to the drawring board.

/Outback commercial
 
hmmm intriguing to say the least. I'd give it a go, even though it probably is awful. The Caramel is the nice sounding part...hmm. Anything in the US?
 
I saw it at the store the other day and didn't know what it was. I thought about buying it but then I realized I don't drink soda.
 
rockthecasbah said:
hmmm intriguing to say the least. I'd give it a go, even though it probably is awful. The Caramel is the nice sounding part...hmm. Anything in the US?
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I haven't seen anything like it here in the States, but then don't visit the soda aisle at the store very often. Still... haven't seen any publicity for it.
 
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