Ramune Cola

Ramune is a traditional Japanese soda introduced in 1884 and famous for its unique Codd-neck bottle sealed with a glass marble. The bottle design was originally created in the 19th century to preserve carbonation during transport, but it has since become an iconic part of Japanese pop culture and summer festivals.

Ramune Cola tends to be lighter and less syrupy than Western colas, with subtle citrus and candy-like notes. The carbonation is usually softer, and the marble-opening ritual makes drinking it a fun and interactive experience. It is often associated with Japanese street food and festival culture.

Coca-Cola

Created in 1886 in Atlanta by pharmacist John Pemberton, Coca-Cola began as a medicinal tonic sold in pharmacies before becoming the most recognizable soft drink in the world. The brand built its identity around a closely guarded secret formula, helping it become a global cultural icon.

The flavor profile is considered the reference for cola worldwide, combining caramel sweetness with notes of vanilla and warm spices. The drink offers a balanced sweetness, moderate acidity and steady carbonation, making it the benchmark against which most other colas are compared.

Pepsi Cola

Pepsi was developed in 1898 by pharmacist Caleb Bradham under the original name “Brad’s Drink.” It was later renamed Pepsi-Cola and positioned as a modern and youthful alternative to Coca-Cola, gaining popularity through marketing campaigns and the famous Pepsi Challenge taste tests.

Compared to Coca-Cola, Pepsi is often perceived as slightly sweeter and smoother, with stronger caramel and vanilla notes and softer acidity. Its rounder sweetness makes it appealing in blind tastings and helped establish it as the second largest cola brand worldwide.

Breizh Cola

Breizh Cola was created in 2002 in Brittany, France, by the brewery Lancelot as a regional alternative to multinational soft drinks. The brand celebrates Breton culture and became one of the pioneers of the French regional craft cola movement.

The flavor is generally less aggressively sweet than major global brands, with subtle herbal and spice notes. Carbonation is softer and the drink is often appreciated for its more natural and balanced taste. Breizh Cola is widely found in crêperies and regional restaurants across western France.

Jarritos Cola

Jarritos is a Mexican soda brand founded in 1950, known primarily for its fruit-flavored drinks made with cane sugar. The cola version follows the same philosophy, offering a more traditional sweetener profile compared with many American soft drinks.

Jarritos Cola typically has a lighter color and body, with warm spice notes and a smooth sweetness. The use of cane sugar contributes to a cleaner and less syrupy mouthfeel. The brand is strongly associated with Mexican street food and casual dining culture.

Thums Up Cola

Thums Up was launched in India in 1977, shortly after Coca-Cola temporarily withdrew from the Indian market. The drink quickly became extremely popular and later returned to the Coca-Cola portfolio while maintaining its strong local identity.

This cola is known for having a much bolder and more intense flavor profile than most global brands. It offers strong carbonation with spicy and smoky notes, and is often marketed as a cola that pairs well with spicy Indian cuisine.

Fentimans Curiosity Cola

Fentimans, a British company founded in 1905, specializes in botanically brewed beverages using traditional fermentation techniques. Curiosity Cola reflects this heritage by combining fermented ginger base with herbal extracts, inspired by Victorian-era soda recipes.

The result is a more complex and aromatic cola than mainstream soft drinks. Notes of ginger, citrus peel and herbs give the drink a distinctive profile with lower sweetness and a more sophisticated taste. It is often positioned in the premium craft soda category.

Fritz-Kola

Fritz-Kola was founded in Hamburg in 2003 by two university students who wanted to create an independent cola brand as an alternative to global corporations. The brand quickly became associated with nightlife, music culture and alternative branding.

The drink is known for its high caffeine content and drier flavor profile. Compared with many colas, Fritz-Kola offers more bitterness and a noticeable lemony acidity, making it popular in bars and clubs across Germany and northern Europe.

RC Cola

RC Cola, short for Royal Crown Cola, was introduced in 1905 in Georgia, USA. It historically served as the third major American cola brand, competing with Coca-Cola and Pepsi throughout the 20th century.

The flavor profile is typically lighter and smoother, with softer carbonation and a milder sweetness. RC Cola is often associated with nostalgic American diner culture and remains popular in certain regional markets.

Boylan Cola

Boylan Bottling Company was founded in 1891 in New Jersey and is known for producing craft sodas using cane sugar and traditional recipes. The brand has built a reputation for premium glass-bottled beverages.

Boylan Cola offers a richer and more complex flavor profile than many mainstream colas, with notes of caramel, cherry and vanilla. Its positioning in the craft soda segment makes it a popular choice in specialty food shops and gourmet restaurants.

Coca-Cola – 330 ml

Ingredients: carbonated water, sugar, color: E150d, phosphoric acid, natural flavourings including caffeine.

Nutrition (per 330 ml): 139 kcal – Fat 0 g – Carbs 35.0 g – Sugars 35.0 g – Protein 0 g – Salt 0 g.

Allergens: none declared. Contains caffeine.

Pepsi – 330 ml

Ingredients: carbonated water, sugar, color: E150d, phosphoric acid, natural flavourings including caffeine.

Nutrition: 145 kcal – Fat 0 g – Carbs 36.3 g – Sugars 36.3 g – Protein 0 g – Salt 0 g.

Allergens: none declared. Contains caffeine.

Thums Up – 330 ml

Ingredients: carbonated water, sugar, color: E150d, acidity regulator (phosphoric acid), natural flavourings, caffeine.

Nutrition: 150 kcal – Fat 0 g – Carbs 37.5 g – Sugars 37.5 g – Protein 0 g – Salt 0 g.

Allergens: none declared. Contains caffeine.

Fritz-Kola – 330 ml

Ingredients: carbonated water, sugar, caramel syrup, lemon extract, natural flavourings, caffeine.

Nutrition: 132 kcal – Fat 0 g – Carbs 33.0 g – Sugars 33.0 g – Protein 0 g – Salt 0 g.

Allergens: none declared. High caffeine content.

Afri Cola – 330 ml

Ingredients: carbonated water, sugar, color: E150d, natural flavourings, caffeine.

Nutrition: 135 kcal – Fat 0 g – Carbs 33.8 g – Sugars 33.8 g – Protein 0 g – Salt 0 g.

Allergens: none declared. High caffeine content.

Kofola – 330 ml

Ingredients: carbonated water, sugar, herbal and fruit extracts, caramel color, caffeine.

Nutrition: 125 kcal – Fat 0 g – Carbs 31.0 g – Sugars 31.0 g – Protein 0 g – Salt 0 g.

Allergens: none declared. Contains caffeine.

Fentimans Curiosity Cola – 275 ml

Ingredients: carbonated water, fermented ginger root extract, sugar, herbal infusions, caffeine.

Nutrition: 108 kcal – Fat 0 g – Carbs 27.0 g – Sugars 27.0 g – Protein 0 g – Salt 0 g.

Allergens: none declared. Contains caffeine and natural sediment.

Jarritos Cola – 370 ml

Ingredients: carbonated water, cane sugar, natural flavourings, caramel color, phosphoric acid.

Nutrition: 160 kcal – Fat 0 g – Carbs 40.0 g – Sugars 40.0 g – Protein 0 g – Salt 0 g.

Allergens: none declared. Contains caffeine.

Breizh Cola – 330 ml

Ingredients: carbonated water, sugar, caramel color, natural flavourings, caffeine.

Nutrition: 138 kcal – Fat 0 g – Carbs 34.5 g – Sugars 34.5 g – Protein 0 g – Salt 0 g.

Allergens: none declared. Contains caffeine.

Ramune Cola – 200 ml

Ingredients: carbonated water, sugar, flavourings, caramel color, acidity regulator.

Nutrition: 84 kcal – Fat 0 g – Carbs 21.0 g – Sugars 21.0 g – Protein 0 g – Salt 0 g.

Allergens: none declared.