I admit to having a fair dislike of the big brands, I would prefer to give my money to local, ethical producers and shops, but there are some items which are 100% unique and all other varieties pale in comparison. Take Heinz baked beans or tomato ketchup for example, there are many versions by many other companies (large & small) but they are simply not the same as the Heinz varieties.
Another much emulated product is Coca-cola; many have tried to match this fizzy drink but just about all have failed to produce the same taste and popularity of Coca-cola, until now maybe…
I read an article from the Guardian which made me chuckle, Coca-cola have close competition, well at least in taste, if not in power. Kate Rich and Kayle Brandon, (bar managers at the Cube Microplex, an “alternative” cinema in central Bristol), have devised their own version of Coca-cola.
Kate and Kayle oppose in principle to the business and environmental practices of the Coca-Cola corporation, and the Cube bar has never served Coke. They have tried many alternatives but cannot ignore what their customers want. So, they decided to get around it by trying to make their own cola.
After much experimentation, trial and error, and various taste tests, they have struck liquid gold! “The initial surprise is that it really does taste like Coke. Very slightly sweeter than “the real thing” but less acidic. A satisfying, complex flavour, subtly different from the brand leader, but easily as good”.
They are now planning to send out cola mixing kits to other small bars and businesses, and have reported their progress and published their recipe online
Ok, so it’s not a huge punch for the Coca-cola giants but I love the fact these girls have worked so hard to prove their point.
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