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Whatever Happened To The Now Halted Coca-Cola Blak?
By Camryn Teder
Coca-Cola combined the tastes of coffee and Coke for the elusive Coca-Cola Blak — a coffee-flavored Coke beverage, which was introduced in 2006.
It was taken off the shelves 16 months later because people just didn't seem to like its unfamiliar packaging, confusing name, and weird branding.
The beverage was said to have a rich texture that mimicked the froth of a cup of coffee or latte when poured, and Coca-Cola had high expectations for the drink.
One customer claimed the drink tasted like "flat Coke mixed with coffee" and that the sugar and artificial sweeteners gave the drink "an unpleasant artificial aftertaste."
Another customer pointed to the less-than-stellar branding of the product, and other people simply didn't like the bottle, as Coca-Cola Blak only came in small 8-ounce containers.
However, some customers were fans of the drink. A few Reddit users still lament the beverage's loss and agree it was "ahead of its time."
While Coca-Cola Blak was sadly discontinued, there are similar options available, such as the Coca-Cola 'Coffee Plus,' introduced in 2021.