Children are generally warned against fizzy drinks due to their detrimental effects on dental health and overall poor nutritional value. Over time, science has validated these claims, yet many Brits still enjoy cracking open a can of Coke or Fanta with their meals or whenever they fancy a drink. Despite the warnings, the UK remains a nation of Coca-Cola enthusiasts, a trend that began when the beverage first hit our shores in August 1900, and is now ubiquitous in shops and restaurants worldwide.
Daily Star reporter Adam Cailler took that advice to heart, and aged 35, had spent his life entire life avoiding fizzy drinks - until 2025. Read on for his rather disappointing experience. After confessing to a workmate that I'd never sampled Coca-Cola, I found myself persuaded to give it a try for professional reasons.
So, in the spirit of journalistic sacrifice for Daily Star readers, I made a trip to my local Sainsbury's chosen out of pure snobbery and purchased two small cans of Coca Cola and Diet Coke, ready to undertake this daunting task...for work. Firstly, the aroma as soon as I popped open the standard Coke can, I was greeted by an odd smell. It took me some time to identify it, and once I did, everything fell into place... but more on that later.
Upon taking my first sip, I was immediately repulsed, suspecting that the drink might be expired or from a faulty batch. However, after consulting my wife, I learned that Coca-Cola typically tastes like overly sweet burnt sugar. It brought to mind a disastrous science experiment that should have been discarded at inception.
