Americans? Could you send me some Coca Cola?

18-02-2005, 00:13

Hi. I have heard that cans of Coca Cola made in the USA taste totally different to ones made in the UK, and I am rather curious to know. So, if we have any Americans on the forum, is it possible that you could actually send me a can of cola from the US? I will pay the cost of the can, plus P&P. I am truly being serious lol. Maybe it would be best to do the transaction over ebay or something? Any idea how much it would cost for p&p? Thanks.

Raistlin · 18-02-2005, 00:15

I wonder if any of the shops on the American airbases in the UK would be stocking US Cola or if they would have UK suppliers?

If it's the former then that might be an easier option than importing it...

I can see the customs label now:

Declaration of Contents:
This package contains Coke, please handle with care

18-02-2005, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

I wonder if any of the shops on the American airbases in the UK would be stocking US Cola or if they would have UK suppliers?

If it's the former then that might be an easier option than importing it...

I can see the customs label now:

Declaration of Contents:
This package contains Coke, please handle with care

punky · 18-02-2005, 00:21

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Originally Posted by Diamond

Hi. I have heard that cans of Coca Cola made in the USA taste totally different to ones made in the UK, and I am rather curious to know. So, if we have any Americans on the forum, is it possible that you could actually send me a can of cola from the US? I will pay the cost of the can, plus P&P. I am truly being serious lol. Maybe it would be best to do the transaction over ebay or something? Any idea how much it would cost for p&p? Thanks.

I can't say I have ever noticed a difference, and I spend a lot of time over there.

It used to be called "Coca-Cola Classic" which kind of implied a difference, but is now just called Coca-Cola.

ian@huth · 18-02-2005, 00:22

Have a read of http://members.lycos.co.uk/thomassheils/secret.htm

Basically coca-cola is the same all over the world if bottled or canned. Differences in taste is usually noticed in outlets such as fast food outlets who mix the syrup with carbonated water on the premises.

Richard M · 18-02-2005, 00:25

It tastes better in a glass bottle though.

Correction: it tastes OK in a glass bottle - I usually can't stand the stuff.

Raistlin · 18-02-2005, 00:27

Sorry, I know this is

but I just don't get it:

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Originally Posted by Diamond

Charlie was a chemist, but Charlie is no more. What Charlie thought was H2O was H2SO4.

18-02-2005, 00:29

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

Sorry, I know this is

but I just don't get it:

Charlie was a chemist, but Charlie is no more. What Charlie thought was H2O was H2SO4.

H2S04 is the chemical term for sulphuric acid. H20 is water. So instead of drinking water, Charlie drank sulphuric acid, which can be deadly in large amounts! And he is 'no more', therefore, he is dead.

Richard M · 18-02-2005, 00:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

Sorry, I know this is

but I just don't get it:

Charlie was a chemist, but Charlie is no more. What Charlie thought was H2O was H2SO4.

Did you know they used Cocaine as a major ingredient in Coca-Cola up until about the 1940's?

Sorry, that word "Charlie" just reminded me of it... erm... OK I'll get me coat.

Raistlin · 18-02-2005, 00:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diamond

H2S04 is the chemical term for sulphuric acid. H20 is water. So instead of drinking water, Charlie drank sulphuric acid, which can be deadly in large amounts! And he is 'no more', therefore, he is dead.

Aaahhhh, gotcha. Thanks, you should have started with:

"Pay attention, here comes the science bit"

Right, enough of that, back on topic - sorry.

18-02-2005, 00:32

OK well thanks everyone for the replies. If it tastes the same that I might aswell not bother trying it.

nfs6600 · 18-02-2005, 00:38

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Originally Posted by Richard M

It tastes better in a glass bottle though.

Correction: it tastes OK in a glass bottle - I usually can't stand the stuff.

TO me it tastes better from a glass bottle. I just, don't get it!!

*runs off to his local to grab some glass bottled coke*

Paul
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Originally Posted by Diamond

OK well thanks everyone for the replies. If it tastes the same that I might aswell not bother trying it.

Now you see, this kind of thing would do my head right in. If I wanted to find out if there was a diference I would make worlds move to find it out! I just couldn't go by what people said.

...but then Im me

Paul

18-02-2005, 00:39

I agree, it does taste much better in a bottle. Psychological or is it actually different?

I have also noticed that it tastes different in France - worse. And more gassy. Strange.

nfs6600 · 18-02-2005, 00:40

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Originally Posted by Diamond

I have also noticed that it tastes different in France - worse. And more gassy. Strange.

...I think you're getting that confused with the french people....

Paul

Richard M · 18-02-2005, 00:41

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Originally Posted by Diamond

I agree, it does taste much better in a bottle. Psychological or is it actually different?

I have also noticed that it tastes different in France - worse. And more gassy. Strange.

I wouldn't know, every time I've been in MacDonalds etc in Paris I've had a nice cold pint instead.