Novida Soda is a fruit-flavored, non-alcoholic malt beverage made by Coca-Cola. Introduced in 2008, it’s aimed at markets in East and Southern Africa where standard fizzy drinks aren’t always the preferred option. It’s cheap, simple, and available pretty much everywhere. The drink was initially launched in Kenya and Uganda but has since spread to other…
If you’ve spent even a few days in Vietnam, you’ve probably come across Revive, the ubiquitous blue-capped bottle that’s almost as common as a can of Coca-Cola. You’ll find it in every convenience store, supermarket, roadside stall, and even being sold by aunties with makeshift coolers along the city’s bustling streets. It’s advertised as a…
Stim Apple Soda was a drink I originally discovered while trying to avoid the pulsating heat of Khartoum. And I so enjoyed not just the apple soda, but the other stem products that it made it onto my “Top Sudanese Drinks” list. Imagine my excitement would you then when I also found this gem in…
If you’ve ever wandered into a corner shop in the UK and spotted a can of Tizer tucked away behind the Coca-Cola and Fanta, you might have asked yourself: What the hell is Tizer? You wouldn’t be the first. Once a heavyweight in the British soft drink scene, this bizarrely red, vaguely citrusy concoction has…
One of the things that the UK seems to be losing at an alarming rate is the classic British boozer. Once upon a time, you could stumble into a dimly lit pub, order a proper pint, and not feel like you’d walked into a coffee shop that just happened to sell beer. Every now and…
What are the best Libyan drinks? The number one question that no one asked me! Libya is a country that prides itself on deep-rooted traditions, and those traditions extend to its drinks. While you won’t be finding any ice-cold beers or cocktails on offer, Libya has a collection of unique and flavorful beverages that range…
