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This trip we are bringing a newbie with us and he has a thing for coca cola. Pepsi just will not do for him.
I know I have seen pepsi, but do not recall seeing coca cola.
Anyone know if or where he could get his hands on some? Maybe the Hi-Lo?
Thanks :)
I'm a Coke girl & was able to get it at the market on the West End. But, it won't taste the same!!! If they are that fussy, they better bring their own! lol
I'm not a coke expert but I'd be VERY surprised if Coca Cola differs anywhere in the world. Now I'm wondering. Anyone know for sure?Quote:
Originally Posted by WestEndGirl
I didn't find really any difference. (Coke NOT Pepsi drinker here too).
I know Shamrock carries Coke. I don't think you will have a problem finding it.
My son has even found the little glass bottles at hi-lo
Believe it or not, Coca Cola that is bottled in Mexico is made with pure cane sugar, whereas the stuff that is bottled in North America is made with high fructose corn syrup. All the Mexican grocery stores in Philly carry the imported Mexican Coke (made with sugar), because the folks in those communities don't like the taste of the American version.Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig123
That said, I don't know what type of Coca Cola you will find in Jamaica. If it tastes different, then it might be the Mexican one (but if its made with real sugar, then I think it would only taste better).
Thanks for all the replies...
I will report back to him and he will have to decide on how much if any he want's to carry along :)
Glad I drink coffee!
I think Pepsi is bottled in Kingston. That's why there is an abundance of it.
You can find the sugar version of coke in Jamaica, and it is indeed superior to the North American, (Corn Syrup <-- Very bad for you) coke.
Who knew?
Try the Coca-Cola in the glass bottles in Jamaica. Jamaican variety much better tasting than the corn syrup version. To me the Coca-Cola in glass bottles in Jamaica tastes exactly the way I remember it tasting when I was a kid. And Me no likie pepsi in Jamaica or anywhere else.
Just don't try to order a rum & coke in a bar. Pepsi got that all sewed up. Diet anything is hard to find in bars also. I don't care. I just drink Red Stripe and Wata. :cool:
if he is that picky,my siggestion is don;t take him. one has to be very flexible in Negril
For my wife its Appleton white and coke light. She accepts no substitutes so its off to HiLo we go.
As for the bars on an earlier request for help we heard Alfred's has Coke products (Hoping so)....
Yes she knows what she likes and its difficult to get but I still love my best friend & don't wanna trade her in.
I love Appleton Genesis. It sneaks up on your if you don't watch out through! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by wnyjim
Not to worry he is a non-drinker :) Just likes his Coke!Quote:
Originally Posted by HuskerJohn
I cant stand pepsi either , we always stock up on coke at the hilo. i cant tell the differnce in taste myself
Sometimes, if We go to a bar that We know doesn't have "diet" cola, We take our own. Just pay for the shots.
Hmmm wondering if there would be diet coke instead of coke lite? Anyone here know?
We used to get diet coke but not the past few years. Seems like all coke light now.
Thanks HuskerJohn!
Maybe this will help clear thing up a bit about where the coke in Jamaica comes from.
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Brought to you by; Your local Coca Cola bottlers.
Now everyone needs to do the Coke 'taste test' when there! lol
For me, it is more the aftertaste that tastes different.
I believe Coke Light and Diet Coke are one in the same. Just a difference in name in Jamaica. I don't drink it but my wife definitely did.Quote:
Originally Posted by DConkle
hey T&A same thing with 7up, VERY different taste in US vs JA, I did not notice as much with pepsi and I know we also were able to get coke at the mega in MBJ and at the hilo in Negril.. enjoy your stay
the bottling franchise adds the water (local) and sweetner
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