Posted in Gatorade, News, PepsiCo, Sports Drinks on Jan 30th, 2009 1 Comment »
PepsiCo is producing a Super Bowl champion-oriented design of Gatorade that will be featured on the field and in the locker room during the Super Bowl XLIII matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Posted in Coke, News, The Coca-Cola Company on Jan 30th, 2009 1 Comment »
Well, it took long enough, but it appears that Coca-Cola is finally just going to be called… Coca-Cola. No more of this "Coca-Cola Classic" stuff.
Posted in Coffee Drinks, Energy Drinks, PepsiCo, Reviews, Starbucks on Jan 30th, 2009 4 Comments »
While proclaiming to be a combination of cinnamon, vanilla, and coffee, I was underwhelmed by Starbucks Doubleshot Energy+Coffee Cinnamon Dulce. The coffee and vanilla flavors are present, but cinnamon would appear to be a no-show. This is disappointing, as the blend offered promise, but doesn't seem to deliver. If you are fan of this energy drink and coffee line of hybrids, it's worth a taste… but could have been better.
Posted in Coffee Drinks, Energy Drinks, PepsiCo, Reviews, Starbucks on Jan 27th, 2009 5 Comments »
Packed with a hearty, robust, and somewhat chocolate-infused flavor, Starbucks Doubleshot Energy+Coffee Mocha is the energy drink you never knew you wanted, assuming that you might have wanted an energy drink that tasted like a cold cup of coffee. Still, an abundance of flavors make this a smooth, yet refreshing experience.
Posted in Coffee Drinks, Energy Drinks, PepsiCo, Reviews, Starbucks on Jan 25th, 2009 3 Comments »
If looking for a creamier, sweeter, and smoother cold coffee drink experience, Starbucks Doubleshot Energy+Coffee Vanilla is a solid bet. Its energy drink attributes provide an uplift for those looking for such, while the use of vanilla flavoring makes it appealing for both coffee and non-coffee drinker alike.
Posted in Coffee Drinks, Energy Drinks, PepsiCo, Reviews, Starbucks on Jan 22nd, 2009 8 Comments »
This Coffee flavor of Starbucks Doubleshot Energy+Coffee was actually quite good. Even I liked it, and I hate coffee! It's rather sweet and creamy, while loaded with a ton of calories, so enjoy in moderation. However, if you are looking for a coffee-like buzz along with the pick-me-up associated with an energy drink, then this is the beverage for you!
Posted in Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Full Throttle, Reviews, The Coca-Cola Company on Jan 21st, 2009 4 Comments »
Full Throttle Mother is the worst entry in Coke's energy drink line. The flavor doesn't resemble anything remotely describable and the overall taste experience is quite negative. Despite the claims of natural flavors with acai, it's not a good beverage. If you come across it for whatever reason, move along!
Posted in Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Full Throttle, Reviews, The Coca-Cola Company on Jan 12th, 2009 3 Comments »
Full Throttle Blue Demon is a berry-flavored extension in Coke's energy drink lineup, which also features the original Full Throttle and orange-flavored Full Throttle Fury. The initial taste was strong and rather good, but the flavor just seemed to die out after that, leaving a washed out berry aftertaste.
Posted in Commentary, News, Stevia on Jan 8th, 2009 4 Comments »
We recently posted a news item here at BevReview.com about a new Stevia-based sweetener being used in beverages. Since then, there's been a lot of debate about whether these Reb-A sweeteners should be considered 'natural' or 'artificial'. What do you think?
Posted in Coming Soon, Life Water, PepsiCo, SoBe, Sprite, Stevia, The Coca-Cola Company on Jan 1st, 2009 22 Comments »
Coke and Pepsi are rolling out new beverages with a new artificial sweetener based on the stevia plant. Coke is introducing Sprite Green, while Pepsi is featuring 3 flavors of Zero Calorie SoBe LifeWater: Yumberry Pomegranate, Fuji Apple Pear, and Black and Blue Berry.
