Some of my favorite things to share with you are “only available in Japan” products. The latest is coffee blended with Coca-Cola. Yes, extra caffeinated Coca-Cola. I have been on the hunt for this since returning. Guess where I finally found it! On Base!!! In the vending machine by the gym. Seriously!!
The small can is served cold and only ¥130 – about $1.15. Notice the blue coloring underneath. In the summer, all the machines serve cold beverages Warm products are red and offered in the cooler months.
Coffee Plus Coca-Cola.
As with so many things in Japan, the can is tiny. Here is a picture with a regular 12 oz can of La Croix.
Here was the pour. It looks like a tiny glass of Coca-Cola.
As I went to take a sip, I was hit with a strong smell of coffee. The taste wasn’t unpleasant. It tasted like Coca-Cola with a hint of coffee. Or maybe like coffee with carbonated vanilla flavor. The after taste and lingering taste reminded me of coffee more than coke. I felt like maybe I have coffee breath, slightly. I should probably brush my teeth. Simultaneously, I have carbonated beverage burps that taste like Coca-Cola. Sounds delicious, huh?
The caffeine is advertised as 34mg at only 42 calories. Remember, it’s a very small can.
By adding coffee, the amount of caffeine is increased by 50%.
I would give this a 3 out of 5 stars. It’s not terrible or bad tasting, just not my taste. I switched out my sodas for carbonated water several years ago. Maybe Japan will figure out a way to caffeinate my fizzy water.