Coca-Cola Blak - my opinion

Published on April 30, 2006 By dharmagrl In Misc

I had my first taste of Coca-Cola Blak today.

It tastes like what it says it is - a mix of cola and coffee. It's like drinking a carbonated frappucino that's had a squirt of Coke syrup in it. It's okay; I'd be happy to drink it every so often - but it's not going to be replacing the Coca-Cola Classic in my refrigerator.

I think it's a gimmick; a product that will sell well at first because people are curious about it. But, I can't see it being a long-term success.

Then again, I could be wrong. After all I never thought those Starbucks Frappucino in the little bottles at the grocery store would sell well, and they've been going strong for years now.

I don't like them either.

Comments (Page 1)

Trudygolightly

on Apr 30, 2006

my son has been drinking the stuff awhile now, he likes it. I can take it or leave it. Won't ever replace the Pesi I usually have in the summer months.

Been thinking about trying that new ice cream with Star Bucks? coffee in it. See what all the fuss is about.

singrdave

on Apr 30, 2006

I thought you were saying: "Coca Cola bleccch".

I guess you were, even though you weren't!

amandapearl2

on Apr 30, 2006

I've never had it, but it sounds gross. I like my coke, and I like my coffee, but together? not too sure about that one. I will have to buy a bottle though, before passing a final judgment.

dharmagrl

on Apr 30, 2006

I can take it or leave it. Won't ever replace the Pesi I usually have in the summer months.

That's exactly how I feel about it. It's okay, but I'm not going to go race out and buy me a case of it.

I guess you were, even though you weren't!

Yeah, I sort of was, huh?!

I will have to buy a bottle though, before passing a final judgment.

That's what I said too. I wrote an article about this product when I first heard about it, so I figured I should write about my experience tasting it.

It's still sitting in my fridge, 3/4 of the way full. Maybe I'll substitute it for my coffee tomorrow morning and see how that goes down.

pseudosoldier

on Apr 30, 2006

I don't know that I'll even try it. Doesn't sound like my cup of... whatever.

I had only recently decided to like coffee before I moved, and that was really just froo-froo cappucino and such. This might be sweet enough for me, but... I'll just stick to sucking down the liter of Coke in front of me (and I'll be paying for that tomorrow, I'm certain).

Also, Diet Dr. Pepper. I'm sure it had nothing on Diet Dr. Pepper.

xtine

on Apr 30, 2006

I just tried the Dr Pepper Berries and Cream. YUM!! The diet is YUM too!

Dr Guy

on May 01, 2006

I saw that in the store the other day. I dont think a company introduces a product for the initial kick. When you think of the ramp up costs, it usually takes some time before it breaks even. But who knows?

Maybe it will be like New Coke.

jennybean

on May 01, 2006

Yeah, I dont know about that combination. I also heard on the radio a while back that they were coming out with a new green tea Coke soon. Now, that sounds gross!

Zoomba

on May 01, 2006

Saw a bottle of the new "Blak" at a convenience store yesterday when I took a walk to get myself a nice bottle of Coke Classic. I was briefly tempted to try it, but the price was so high for such a small bottle that I decided to stick with the regular coke.

May walk up there from my apartment tonight after work and give it a try though... I'm intrigued.

Moderateman

on May 01, 2006

Since I am a mundo, coffee snob the idea of mixing anything with coffee is enough to make me wanna vomit.

KarmaGirl

on May 01, 2006

I like Coke and I like coffee, but I don't think I'll like them together. I also don't like iced coffee. Coke is my cold caffeine and coffee is my hot caffeine. They really shouldn't be mixed.

Moderateman

on May 01, 2006

#12 by KarmaGirl
Monday, May 01, 2006

I like Coke and I like coffee, but I don't think I'll like them together. I also don't like iced coffee. Coke is my cold caffeine and coffee is my hot caffeine. They really shouldn't be mixed.

here! here! MM stands and applaudes a women with taste.

Zoomba

on May 01, 2006

Eh, I'm always looking for new ways to feed my caffiene addiction

I still want to try my ultimate coffee death drink idea:

1. Brew pot of coffee using caffinated water (Water Joe for example)
2. Cook the coffee down a bit to get rid of that silly water that dilutes the caffiene.
3. Use the reduced coffee as the fluid in an espresso machine and brew a double shot.
4. Drink doubleshot.
5. Have heart attack and die.

dharmagrl

on May 01, 2006

I had only recently decided to like coffee before I moved, and that was really just froo-froo cappucino and such

Oh my...you are kidding, aren't you? Nothing is quite as emasculating as seeing a big, strong man order a flavored latte or something similar.

Maybe it will be like New Coke

Yeah. I imagine that this will be about as successful as that was.

I also heard on the radio a while back that they were coming out with a new green tea Coke soon. Now, that sounds gross!

I'm having difficulty imagining that too...

Posted: Monday, May 01, 2006
Saw a bottle of the new "Blak" at a convenience store yesterday when I took a walk to get myself a nice bottle of Coke Classic

I should have done the same...

Then again, I tried some Mexican drink they sell in all the stores around here last week, it's called Malta Goya, and it make me hurl

You know, I see that in the commissary all the time and I've always wondered what it tastes like. Welcome, back, btw. Did you see our new 'baby'?

Since I am a mundo, coffee snob

As am I.

Coke is my cold caffeine and coffee is my hot caffeine. They really shouldn't be mixed.

Bingo!

MM stands and applaudes a women with taste.

Aww, that was nice of you!

Eh, I'm always looking for new ways to feed my caffiene addiction I still want to try my ultimate coffee death drink idea:

1. Brew pot of coffee using caffinated water (Water Joe for example)
2. Cook the coffee down a bit to get rid of that silly water that dilutes the caffiene.
3. Use the reduced coffee as the fluid in an espresso machine and brew a double shot.
4. Drink doubleshot.
5. Have heart attack and die.

Yeah, that'd get you your wish, I think.

KarmaGirl

on May 01, 2006

1. Brew pot of coffee using caffinated water (Water Joe for example)
2. Cook the coffee down a bit to get rid of that silly water that dilutes the caffiene.
3. Use the reduced coffee as the fluid in an espresso machine and brew a double shot.
4. Drink doubleshot.
5. Have heart attack and die.

Nah...I think I could handle it. Of course, they also gave me caffeine in my IV after my last operation so that I wouldn't go through withdrawal, so I might not be the "norm".....

BTW, caffeinated water makes awful coffee. You might as well just take a couple no-doze with a triple shot and save yourself the hassle.

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