Coca Cola BlaK
I’m sorry, mixing coffee with carbonated water is really bad. I actually tried doing that last week. So why would Coca-Cola release a beverage with that very mix? You’ve got me. They’re going to name it BlaK and it has a cool little web site. I like the look of the bottle.
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Re: Coca Cola BlaK…
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The previous Trackback was posted on March 20, 2006 at 8:27 am
hey who knows? maybe it’ll be good…
The previous Comment was posted on March 20, 2006 at 12:05 pm
wouldn’t that be the easiest way to get people more addicted to Coke? They already add caffine and some other drug that I heard was the basis of speed… Why not go all out to gain a loyal audience? I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole…
The previous Comment was posted on March 20, 2006 at 1:19 pm
Nice… They named it after the sound you’ll make when you taste it!
The previous Comment was posted on March 20, 2006 at 2:58 pm
Haha, good one Ben.
The previous Comment was posted on March 20, 2006 at 3:04 pm
Someone at Coke has been reading this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0670886408/103-7988733-4119019?v=glance&n=283155
The previous Comment was posted on March 20, 2006 at 3:28 pm
In the book Syrup (see the Amazon link), his drink’s name starts with F. But other than that, there is a striking resemblance here!
“The new product’s name is, hilariously, a “dirty” word, spelled unconventionally and in stylish font on a black can.”
The previous Comment was posted on March 20, 2006 at 3:33 pm
Ben, you hit the nail on the head. I’ll be surprised if this product is on the market for very long.
There’s some nice elements to that promotional site but it’s just so full of Marketese!! Cryptic links like “In the know” that basically re-play something you’ve just seen when the site loaded… what a way to waste your audience’s time.
The previous Comment was posted on March 20, 2006 at 11:56 pm
Doesn’t the Coke swash of the letter A mean it’s a long A and is pronounced “blake?” Makes for some odd imagery.
The previous Comment was posted on March 21, 2006 at 2:31 pm
ok your sould all stop ypur bitching if you don’t like it dont buy it, i know i am i could give a shit less whats in the drink. As long as it tastes good ill buy it.
The previous Comment was posted on March 26, 2006 at 6:55 am
Ok…try kahlua, coke, and some vanilla vodka… if this is going to taste anyting like that…it will sell great.
The previous Comment was posted on March 29, 2006 at 3:49 pm
I tried it and I like it.
The previous Comment was posted on March 30, 2006 at 11:17 am
i’ve tried it . . and it taste exactly like coke and coffee. its an acquired taste for sure. but the energy booster side seems to be working well this morning. the glass container only holds 8oz tho.
The previous Comment was posted on March 31, 2006 at 10:00 am
I totally agree with Tony..well said!! I’m super stoked to try this drink. I love coffee and I love coke. I’ve tryed to imagine what it would taste like together and the outcome of my imagination is always awesome…
The previous Comment was posted on April 2, 2006 at 7:40 pm
Based on the last four comments I think I will actually try this.
The previous Comment was posted on April 2, 2006 at 8:09 pm
You know, I don’t usually support big bloated entities like Coca Cola corp, but..this stuff is Really really good. The bottle will probably become a collectors item too. It’s like a slimmed down, shrunk down, glass Coke bottle, very handy. Ah well, just my .002 cents.
The previous Comment was posted on April 3, 2006 at 12:06 am
Where can I buy this? Our local grocery stores don’t have it.
The previous Comment was posted on April 3, 2006 at 10:30 am
Blak is actually not that bad, other than seeming a bit pricier than other energy drinks on the market. At 49 calories, it’s definitely not going to break any calorie banks, unless you’re prone to otherwise unhealthy consuption trends. It gives a nice refreshing lift and doesn’t have have overly strong coffee tastes, for those who don’t like java.
If Coke would put the stuff on sale, I’d snatch a lot more of it…maybe wholesellers will have it at a better price.
The previous Comment was posted on April 3, 2006 at 4:49 pm
There IS a god! It’s really good. But be careful not to drink it too fast – you’ll have a big rush.
The previous Comment was posted on April 4, 2006 at 1:29 pm
Does anyone know if this tastes anything like the ‘Manhattan Special’ that you can find in NYC??
The previous Comment was posted on April 4, 2006 at 1:59 pm
I love coffee – have been drinking this wonderful drink since childhood. Being allergic to milk – my family put half coffee and half milk in my glass. The coffee acted like a acidic predigestive on the milk – allowing me to drink it without pain or problems.
I still love coffee. Think it’s the most perfect beverage and food. When reading of Coke’s new product coffee and coke – was skeptical, but thought would try it.
Just tried it tonight – I actually like it. Nice, not to strong, not to sweet, and only 45 calories. I still prefer a nice expresso, but it’s a nice addition to my coffee treats.
The previous Comment was posted on April 4, 2006 at 8:33 pm
I can honestly say that I was not pursuaded by any sort of mass media of sorts. Sheerly from word of mouth I decided to try this product.
I highly doubted I would…but I honestly like it. The bottles are small, but at $2.50 for four containers, I’m not really too concerned. Also, the low caloric amount astounded me at 45 per bottle. Kudos Coca Cola.
Another note to add would be that I have great disdain towards regular coke, but this rendition is rather delightful. I may go out and buy more cases when the shops in the area re-open
The previous Comment was posted on April 4, 2006 at 10:38 pm
I really like this stuff. It has a creamy vanilla-ish flavor, and the combination of coke flavor and coffee also gives it hints of chocolate. It finishes great. Not too expensive compared to other coffee drinks.
The previous Comment was posted on April 5, 2006 at 1:15 pm
You can buy it at Target
The previous Comment was posted on April 5, 2006 at 2:32 pm
:/ pepsi tried that 11 years ago and it was crap. eh. maybe i’ll try it, but it sounds awful.
The previous Comment was posted on April 5, 2006 at 10:38 pm
Sounds interesting. I’ll be giving this a try. I’ve been drinking Coke and coffee over ice for years. Ever try Root Beer and coffee over ice? Yum.
The previous Comment was posted on April 6, 2006 at 9:04 pm
Ya know what… mix it with a little chocolate syrup mixed with milk and it’s absolutely yummy. Reminisant of days gone by of something called a chocolate phosphate, only now it has the kick of coffee as well. Enjoy or don’t, it’s all about personal preference not bashing someone’s likes or dislikes.
The previous Comment was posted on April 7, 2006 at 9:40 am
it is great i am totaly addicted to it but i think it is some thing the goverment made because it iss just to wierd but it definatly is a great energy rush and i love chuging them
The previous Comment was posted on April 7, 2006 at 4:04 pm
I tried it and it’s excellent
The previous Comment was posted on April 7, 2006 at 5:12 pm
Got some earlier today. Just finished one. In a frosty pint glass, over ice. If you’e going to have it over ice, you have to drink it before the ice dilutes it too much… yeeech.
The 8-ounce bottle is 180 calories… and it tastes like it. Very sweet. Very good. But it’ll have to be a very rare treat. As Ethan said… it’s oh so easy to get hooked on this stuff.
This is going to be the foundation of some pretty rockin’ cocktails. Mark my words.
BTW, the bottle says it’s only 45 calories per serving… a serving is 2 ounces? UmHmmm. Right.
The previous Comment was posted on April 7, 2006 at 8:48 pm
I just bought some at safeway/vons on sale for 1.99 a four pack, they are in the fridge… will try them when they are cold.
I love coffee and coke so I’m excited to give them a try.
The previous Comment was posted on April 7, 2006 at 9:05 pm
This stuff really taste’s good…I dont know about the energy side, as caffine doesn’t have much of an effect on me. I bought a whole bunch at Tom Thumb(same as safeway) for 1.99 a 4 pack. Only problem is, that price is only good till tuesday, then it goes up to 8 bucks a 4 pack, or a 1.69 for a single. Yikes, that’s expensive…
The previous Comment was posted on April 7, 2006 at 10:30 pm
I just got one at the local convenience store @ $1.49 a bottle which for me is too expensive to be an avid user, but it really tastes pretty good.
I think those that want to appear trendy will snatch it up since it’s black and has a cool looking bottle.It’s definitely an AMP competitor and nothing else.
If I suddenly experience a rush of energy or something from this new elixir then I’ll change my mind, but for now it’s diet coke all the way! Pepsi sucks.
The previous Comment was posted on April 8, 2006 at 6:44 am
Just bought this at Target today and chilled it before drinking. I was not aware that Coke was making this product and being one to try new things, I grabbed a 4 pack without knowing it had a coffee taste. When I read the bottle when I got home, my expectations disappeared…but, it actually tasted pretty good. On the other hand, I tried Vault a few weeks ago and would never buy again. This Blak stuff though, I probably would. Too bad that it seems priced a little high. Ahh, just go try it for yourself
The previous Comment was posted on April 8, 2006 at 4:06 pm
I’m a coffee lover and grew up with coca cola. I think the 2 are paired very nicely and I hope it sticks around, cause I now have something new and “different” to drink that actually tastes great! Acquired taste? Yes. Adventurous? Yes! Pricey? Yes. But I’ll be a repeat buyer.
The previous Comment was posted on April 9, 2006 at 3:23 pm
It is the best coke ever! A lil expensive…$4.99 for a 4-pack…but its great!
The previous Comment was posted on April 9, 2006 at 5:45 pm
I was skeptical at first but it actually tastes pretty good. It is pricey though so I won’t be buying it too often. It will come in handy during finals.
The previous Comment was posted on April 9, 2006 at 6:47 pm
I’ve been mixing coffee and colas for years. Its less sweet than regular coke. I find the flavors compatible. Its a more ‘adult’ taste for me. I also add shots of espresso to dark beer (like a porter or stout). We call them ‘Magic Cups’ out here in the Northwest. We like our coffee and dark beers out here. Sometime, together.
The previous Comment was posted on April 11, 2006 at 11:07 am
llamas are cool!
The previous Comment was posted on April 11, 2006 at 6:14 pm
ya,sierra da boca
The previous Comment was posted on April 11, 2006 at 6:23 pm
what’s that ‘posed to mean?
The previous Comment was posted on April 11, 2006 at 6:24 pm
shut up, idiot. no one likes llamas. only coca-cola blak.
The previous Comment was posted on April 11, 2006 at 6:25 pm
This stuff is awful. I almost threw up while drinking it.
The previous Comment was posted on April 12, 2006 at 8:46 pm
It’s actuall pretty good.
The previous Comment was posted on April 13, 2006 at 10:06 am
I BOUGHT A FOUR PACK OF BLAK TODAY AT TOM THUMB HERE IS DALLAS, VERY TRENDY, VERY EXPENSIVE. BUT ALL IN ALL IT IS VERY TASTY. HAVE TO HIDE THEM SO MY KIDS DONT DRINK THEM AND BE JUMPING OFF THE WALLS AT SCHOOL…..I SAY…IF YOU LIKE COKE AND COFFEE…THEN THIS IS THE DRINK FOR YOU…
The previous Comment was posted on April 13, 2006 at 12:17 pm
I just tried Blak. I was surprised how much I liked it. But then, I like coffee. The coffee along with the sweetness of Coke gave Blak an almost mocha taste. I did not experience a lift, but then, I was pretty up anyway. Bottom line: I like it.
The previous Comment was posted on April 13, 2006 at 9:17 pm
I like it!!! Had a coffee Soda from New York years ago, loved it even though it was very very sweet….. This BlaK on the other hand has the right flavor without being super soaked in sugar. To be honest I’m a coffee nut so my taste buds lean that way, hope it sticks around, I’ll be buying more….
The previous Comment was posted on April 14, 2006 at 4:23 am
The first sip I took of this drink really wasnt that pleasing. But I took another sip and it started to taste better. I bought a 4 pack today about 2 hours ago and have already had 2 bottles.
Its a very intresting mix of bevarages because it makes the coke smooth and not so acidic.
Alex
14, Male, Michigan
The previous Comment was posted on April 14, 2006 at 7:01 pm
This stuff rocks. I bought a 4 pack, and finished it in one day, addictive taste. A perfect balance between coca cola and coffee. I really like the unique taste it has. I re bought a few bottles today
.. I love glass bottle coca cola, it stays colder and tastes better, worth the cost for an occassional treat.
The previous Comment was posted on April 14, 2006 at 8:32 pm
I bought some today and like it. I had not seen any advertising or any information about the product prior to tasting so was not aware of what it is. I am an avid Coke drinker, so when I saw the four pack in the store I was intrigued enough to try. When I tasted it, I was suprised by the coffee flavor intermingling with the coke taste. And it is only 45 cal per bottle. I checked on that to be sure. That was another aspect I liked about it. A nice treat for only a few calories. I will definitely buy again. At the price, it is not a cola alternative, but for me a low cal replacement when I want a candy bar, or an energy drink splurge.
The previous Comment was posted on April 14, 2006 at 9:34 pm
I ,like the prior comment, love coke so i bought it while being a lil concerned about the “carbonated fusion bverage” aspect. I did look up some info before trying it. I mean, for all I knew it was a combinaion coke and vodka. I tried one sip and was nauseated by the after taste. But the 2nd sip was’nt as bad. I found that by chugging it you get the burn of coke and a vanilla type after taste [is that why it was taken off the market???] I’m not an avid fan, but my sister is, I plan on only useing this stuff for studying.But I so give props on the 45 calorie limit.
The previous Comment was posted on April 15, 2006 at 7:08 am
I Love it, I love it. Now I have a new favorite drink. Very smooth, easy to drink down. Now my favorite of all cokes. You have to try it if you are a coke/coffee fan. I hope they keep this stuff.
The previous Comment was posted on April 15, 2006 at 1:13 pm
It is amazing, very pricey, but great.
The previous Comment was posted on April 15, 2006 at 7:44 pm
I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The previous Comment was posted on April 16, 2006 at 7:54 pm
Way tastier than you’d probably expect. There are these Vietnamese milk coffee hard candies that I used to have at my grandmother’s house all the time – it tastes quite a bit like those. Very nostalgic.
Love the bottle.
The previous Comment was posted on April 17, 2006 at 10:34 am
Tastes so bad it made me want to gag in three new ways.
The previous Comment was posted on April 18, 2006 at 1:56 pm
I tried it and I love it. So does my husband and daughter. In the words of Homer Simpson,”If you don’t like it, I know someone who will!”
The previous Comment was posted on April 21, 2006 at 5:36 am
I have been a huge Coke lover for years, my favorite by far being Cherry Coke (there is a constant minimum of two 2-liter bottles of the stuff in my house).
Being the die hard Coke fan, I gave them the benefit of a doubt this morning and bought a bottle. On my first sip, I almost gagged! This stuff is NASTY!! The second sip wasn’t much better. So, I figured, like coffee, it’s an aquired taste. I decided I’m going for it and took a huge gulp. Now I’m sick to my stomach.
Why on earth would Coke try this? I know they have to compete with the likes Starbucks and Red Bull, but come on!! At least make it taste good!
There is now a 3/4 full bottle of “Coca-Cola Blecchh” sitting in my garbage can!
The previous Comment was posted on April 21, 2006 at 7:08 am
I tried the new Coca-cola “Blak” today. Certainly not as bad as some critics on the weblogs and review sites have been saying, but certainly not anything special enough to justify its $5.99 price at the supermarket. The taste is decidely coke… the “coffee” flavor seems rather artificial, almost like coffee candy as other folks have described. Leaves sort of a cheap coffee aftertaste in your mouth, too. Goes down pretty smooth however. A bit more tastier than regular coke, although i doubt they’re going to draw the “sophisticated” sippers that they will expect to blow the money on this stuff. Definitely won’t replace the Frappacino, and it certainly won’t replace my regular beverage of choice, Big K Vanilla Soda, which at $2.00 for 12 12oz cans is nearly 1/12 the price of Blak at $6.00 for 4 8oz bottles. Gotta dig their website, too. I’m on dial up, so i didn’t get to experience it in all its multimedia splendour, but with it’s splashy flash animations, videos and smooth jazz soundtrack, and general bloatedness which can only be enjoyed with broadband connections, they are clearly targetting an “elite” audience, but then again, i just said that!
The previous Comment was posted on April 24, 2006 at 5:25 am
I love it! I’ve never seen any advertising for it but my sister told me about it and it sounded good (I like soda and coffee) so I tried it and I’m hooked. I’ve only been able to find it Jewel stores and I’ve looked elsewhere. The Meijer guy had never heard of it. I found some buy 1 get 1 coupons on the individual bottles at Jewel. Bought all of those I could! I think it’s a hit–just wish it wasn’t so pricey!
The previous Comment was posted on April 29, 2006 at 1:09 pm
Blak is way too expensive. When I wrote an email to complain they dismissed me. But I know if they get enough complaints the price will drop. I am writing Coca Cola a letter to complain about the price of Blak. I sent an email, and they were very dismissive, so I am starting a letter writing campaign. Here is their address if you want to send a letter.
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.
P.O. Box 723040
Atlanta, GA USA 31139-0040
or
Coca Cola
PO Box 1734
Atlanta GA, 30301.
If you want to email, this is their site submission form http://www2.coca-cola.com/mail/eQuery_other.html
(Or you can take Diet Coke and mix it with 1 1/2 tablespoons of iced coffee syrup like Ice Java)
The previous Comment was posted on May 21, 2006 at 8:49 am
http://www.cokeblaktasteslike.com
The previous Comment was posted on May 27, 2006 at 4:36 pm
Hi
Well reading your comments about Blak inspired me to add to them. I live in France where Blak was first launched earlier this year. Now, for my sins and probably to the detriment of my physical being, I have been a Coke head for years, I started my detox from the normal stuff and was doing fine when they brought out Vanilla, which caught me on the track again. So, being firmly entrenched in the Coca-Cola mindset (I think you’re either Coke or Pepsi and never the twain shall meet) I was shopping in my local supermarket and the first thing that caught my eye was the bottle – good marketing guys. So, as you do, one went straight in the basket. Got home and with relish opened the bottle, I had no idea what to expect and took my first swig. What I’ve always liked about Coke and the derivatives of the Cola is the hit you get when you take that first mouthful, either if it’s new or you’ve not tasted it for a while. This was no different and I seriously thought it was liek velvet swimming over my taste buds – wow. I turned to my partner and asked her to try some – I’ll not use the exact wording but needless to say she wasn’t impressed. And to be honest all the people who’ve tasted it also felt the same as she did.
So, I think that if Coke are bringing Blak onto the market to compete with the likes of Red Bull and other high energy drinks they could have some problems because it’s a very niche drink that yoiu’ll either love or hate and no in between. Also, with the likes of Red Bull, the take up (especially in the UK, where I’m from even though I live in France) has been with pub-goers mixing it with Vodka for that rush/ drunk feeling and I can’t see Blak making the same impression.
I also heard today from a chemist that Blak contains some very dodgy ingredients that are substantially bad for the body; although I’ve not looked into it and could not substantiate his claims. Maybe someone out there can shed light on this.
By the way, we now get Blak here in six pack cans (which came in handy when I was driving the six hundred miles through France with hardly any sleep, though I didn’t feel great afterwards). We get the packs for just over 3 Euros which works out half the price of buying individual bottles.
Will I drink anymore? Of course, though I don’t think I’ll consume to the same level as I have done but just now and again and savour the taste.
The previous Comment was posted on May 29, 2006 at 3:11 pm
I love it..took a few sips, then hooked…
The previous Comment was posted on June 1, 2006 at 12:18 am
I just tried it and LOVE it! There were only 3 more bottles at the store where I found it… I’m on my way there to get those before they disappear!
If you haven’t tried it yet it is definitely worth the $2.
The previous Comment was posted on June 1, 2006 at 4:36 pm
I have been making a carbonated coffee drink since 1998 called Rocket. I am about to launch it in Australia its going to blow Coke and Pepsi away. Its a far superior product with a taste that you need all the time not just as an occasional drink,, stay tuned world.. Mike
The previous Comment was posted on June 4, 2006 at 6:50 am
actually i’ve put coffe syrup into coke & into root beer for years – makes the best floats! blak is too astringent for me – i think a full sugar version would have better mouth feel. actually, as i’ve gotten older, coke seems more astringent to me – aging taste budes?
the graphics on the bottle are sort of a mess. the coffee bean symbol is cool; the type face for “blak’ is not. the whole thing – product, bottle, advertising – smacks of being a focus group frankenstein.
The previous Comment was posted on June 23, 2006 at 6:15 am
I tried the new coca cola blak and enjoyed the taste, but the ingredients contain phenylalanine, which is a part of aspartame, a chemical which can have some bad side effects when taken over time. As much as I like the taste of coke blak, I cannot support this product as I am very health conscious and from what I’ve read about the over-all health benefits of aspartame and phenylketonurics, I won’t be drinking this product.
The previous Comment was posted on August 1, 2006 at 7:01 pm
Just tried it and shocked to find I LIKED it…a lot. Also uneasy about it containing Aspartame, plus corn syrup — eesh, double metabolic whammy. Wonder why they didn’t use Splenda. More importantly, it only seems to be available in N. America and France so far – does the French product use corn syrup too, or did they go with sugar, like our Canuck neighbors do with Coke? I drive to Canada a couple of times a year to load up on Coke made with sugar, otherwise I avoid it.
The previous Comment was posted on August 16, 2006 at 5:05 pm
I just tried it today and I think its definately good. I’m not sure where to find it again though..kind of aquired it through work. Definately will buy it when I can find it though. It’s a unique taste so I can see where someone might not like it, but I definately do.
The previous Comment was posted on August 17, 2006 at 10:51 pm
I tried this in France. It was reli nice. Actually, I hate Coke a lot. I have already stopped drinking Coke for ages. But I do think that it’s a good drink. And it’s the only Coke I would drink. Hey…Buy and Try
The previous Comment was posted on October 25, 2006 at 6:17 am
I tried this in France , wasnt sure of it at first but after that first can i was hooked. I hope they start selling it in England, if not ile be stocking up on my next trip to France.
The previous Comment was posted on February 10, 2007 at 2:01 pm
no more blak anywhere. what are we to do? smart & final stocked it after everyone else stopped (grocery stores) but now it’s no longer available. bummer.
The previous Comment was posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:53 pm
I just tried it for the first time after seeing it on the shelf in Walmart. I really love it, although I rather it didn’t have aspartame in it. Now that I’ve discovered it, I’d really hate for it to disappear.
The previous Comment was posted on April 7, 2007 at 3:01 pm
i like it, i would like it more without aspartame, i will probably not purchase again unless they take the aspartame out and lower the price.. i would not have purchased it if i had known. but, who would have thought to look for it since it isn’t diet. after all, the 2nd ingredient is high fructose corn syrup! never saw any advertising for it either.
The previous Comment was posted on April 10, 2007 at 8:22 am
Tastes great…but the price for a 4 pack is $6.99, or the equivalent of about $14.00 for a two-litre bottle.
Why not come out with a 2-litre bottle at a reasonable price?
The previous Comment was posted on April 30, 2007 at 9:37 am
Found it out in France again this w/e so i got a supply!
The previous Comment was posted on May 31, 2007 at 11:51 am
everything is a matter of taste. that said, Blak is the JAM!!! i buy packs of it for the people that volunteer here in my office and i can’t keep it on the shelf. Walmart and the Big Y used to carry it and now i can’t find it. i’m in mourning so i’ve taken to wearing a Blak arm band. it is expensive but i love drinking stuff from glass bottles. seems to taste better. anyway, i saw the negative stuff and wanted to throw in some positive. peace -sch
The previous Comment was posted on June 5, 2007 at 7:45 am
can anyone offer a formula for duplicating the coke blak taste that we can try at home?
The previous Comment was posted on September 29, 2007 at 4:49 pm
” can anyone offer a formula for duplicating the coke blak taste that we can try at home? “
I agree, I would also like to know if the formula could be dublicated – I miss Coca-Cola Blak!!
The previous Comment was posted on December 10, 2007 at 12:22 am
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