Coca-Cola Blak
Coca-Cola has announced a new beverage that will debut in France in January 2006. It’s called Coca-Cola Blak, and it is a strange hybrid soda-coffee concoction. Carbonated coffee? Well, no thanks. Who knows, they could have pulled it off, but my gut reaction is, “WTF?”
According to Coke, it “has a rich smooth texture and has a coffee-like froth when poured.” Lest you think they got it right, it’s being marketed as a “mid-calorie beverage,” meaning it has the same sweetening structure as Coke C2: Half high-fructose corn syrup, and half Splenda. I’m not sure many of you experienced the tastebud travesty of C2, but it wasn’t pleasant. I hope they didn’t do the same thing here.
Since it isn’t actually available yet, I only have estimates at the caffeine content. Best guesses put it at 68mg for 12 ounces, about double a normal cola. I’ve put this number into The Caffeine Database and, of course, you can off yourself with Blak on the Death by Caffeine calculator.
If anyone has actually tried this, let everyone know how it tastes.
UPDATE: Estimates were correct (except that bottle size is only 8oz). Coca Cola Blak has 46 mg caffeine per 8oz bottle.
78 Comments
not a coke drinker but liked this when in France. Any where in Britain to buy it.
Having increasing problems finding Coke Blak in Florida. Was told by the manager of the Sweet Bay supermarket that it was no longer being manufactured. SAY IT ISN’T SO!!!!!!!!!
I just read online that Blak is being discontinued in the US and Canada in early 2007. Since we’re in mid-2007, I guess we all have to start hunting it down in every store in our neighborhoods. I picked up 3 4-packs today myself!
Just when they bring back my Vanilla Coke, they have to go and get rid of my other love. Grrrrr…
I didn’t really like the taste it tasted like it’s name! “BLAK!”
I first came across, thkis wonderful drink in Mt Clemens Michigan, I love it . I l oved everything about it. I live in Buffalo NY and would be happier than pigs in —- well we all know , but please don’t dicontinue it. Just send it to my house if you really have to much left over. A few months ago I bought 36 bottles for back home.
Jenn
Just found four 4 packs of it tucked away behind red bull packs. they must have been sitting there since their last shipment. hahah i bought all 4 for around a buck a bottle. I’m pretty sure that most stores are now dried up. sorry coke blak fans. they still appear on eBay as does Pepsi kona but those cans are rusty by now.
I love coka blak. I was in Target the other day and picked up a 4 pack. Never tried it until then, fell in love with it. I brought the last 4 packs today. Sorry to hear that the Coke Company is discontining it. Maybe those that love it can petition them to keep it.
I Love this stuff.I got to have it everyday!But It’s a required taste….I like it!Is there anyone who agrees with me?
I luv this stuff. Its really different and I mix a little 1/2 and 1/2 with it. Its great. wish I could find it some where.
i got a 4 pack for 99 cents canadian. theres not that much caffeine in it.
what theya re not going to make it anymore!!??
They cant do that to me!I love it so much!
Publix (FL) has now discontinued it & Im freaking! Does anyone know where to get it? I would order cases! This stuff is the best!!! They always discontinue the good stuff! grrrr
Justin sad. *sniffles* I want my Blak back!
I’ve been looking all over for Coca-Cola Blak in stores but can’t find it. I love the stuff!!!
I liked it and I miss it. I can’t find it anymore. Yeah It does make you hyper and you should only drink it on occasion. Oh and yes the price is outrageous but I think it’s worth paying for if you like both Coffee and Coca Cola. It’s way better than anything I’ve tasted.
I love this stuff it tastes so good. Yummy
BRING BACK THE COKE BLAK!!!!!! BRING BACK THE COKE BLAK!!!!!!
we were in france when it came out lived there untill may ..too bad… love the stuff ..it’s evewrywhere..but in america “wwhat’s the deal” hard to find…another racist problem?