Tag: Coca cola history

Pharmacist John S. Pemberton originally formulated Coca-Cola in 1886 as a 'nerve tonic' containing cocaine derived from the coca leaf and caffeine from the kola nut. Public fears and regulatory scrutiny in the early 1900s forced the company to formally stop using coca leaf extract containing the narcotic substance.

In 2020, Coca-Cola discontinued Tab, a diet cola with a unique history and loyal fanbase. The answer to "How much caffeine is in a Tab?" is 45 mg per 12 fl oz.

Did you know that Sprite was not originally from the United States? The iconic lemon-lime soft drink, now a household name, was first developed in West Germany in 1959 under a different name, before its official U.S. launch in 1961 as a direct competitor to 7 Up.

Back in 2005, research indicated that men often preferred products not associated with women, a phenomenon known as “gender contamination”. This insight was a major factor in why Coke Zero was created and specifically marketed toward a male demographic, addressing a market gap left by the traditionally female-associated Diet Coke.

While a persistent myth claims the drink contains cocaine, the original Coca-Cola formula did contain coca leaf extract, but all psychoactive elements were completely removed from the recipe by 1929.