Caffeine lovers can soon get a double shot of Coca-Cola and coffee in one sweet addictive fix.
Coca-Cola Australia has announced the launch of its new Batch Blends range, which consists of two coffee flavours infused with chocolate and caramel.
The company describes its latest range as sophisticated with a dark and mysterious edge to the Coca-Cola classic designed to appeal to adult tastebuds.
The new coffee drink blend has around 35ml of caffeine per 250ml can, compared to 40ml in a 100ml cup of coffee and 48.75 in a 375ml can of the Coke classic.
Both flavours contain no sugar and include blend of real coffee sourced from Brazil.
‘Coca-Cola Batch Blends have been crafted for the curious mind and those after drinks with more adventurous flavours,’ a Coca-Cola spokeswoman said.
‘This premium range gives Australians the chance to explore sophisticated tastes in social settings when out and about enjoying a drink or a meal with friends.’
The news sparked a divided reaction on social media.
‘Seriously guys? did you learn nothing last time? You’ve tried to put Coke and coffee together before and it was disgusting,’ one woman tweeted.
The new products can be enjoyed as a refreshing standalone treat or served in a mixer or cocktail.
They will only be available in 250ml cans in a selected bars, hotels, cafes and restaurants and not on store shelves.
‘You’ll need to keep your eyes peeled as we’ve chosen a limited selection of venues where Batch Blends will be ranged,' the spokeswoman said.
The launch comes a year after Coca-Cola unveiled its limited edition Coffee Plus range specifically designed for the Australian market.
The Batch Blends are in addition to the recent Coca-Cola flavour innovations of orange, raspberry and ginger currently on store shelves.
The spokeswoman said the cinnamon-infused Christmas version that was recently announced in the UK will only be available there.
Other Coca-Cola infusions previously launched in Australia included vanilla, cherry and lemon.
Source: Daily Mail