Pepsi is a brand known all over the world as a well-loved cola beverage. They’re also known as the brand that’s always jostling with Coca-Cola for dominance over the soft drink market. For this very reason, Pepsi has come up with strategies to introduce strange and different flavors all over the world.
Most of the Pepsi flavors found here are only found in specific countries, or were only made available for a limited time in several places.
1.Pepsi Ice Cucumber
Available in Japan, this flavor was artificially created to mimic the refreshing taste of cold cucumbers that the Japanese traditionally munch on a hot summer’s day.
2. Pepsi Fire and Ice
Mainly sold in Mexico and Southeast Asia, these two Pepsi flavors were marketed together. Pepsi Fire had a cinnamon infused spiced flavor while Pepsi Ice had a cooling menthol sensation.
3. Crystal Pepsi
Imagine a Pepsi without its signature dark brown color. This coloring free version of Pepsi caters to those who are rather health conscious.
4. Pepsi Cappucino
If you fancy a double dose of caffeine, both from the cola and the coffee flavors, then this one’s for you.
5. Pepsi Gold
Promoted during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, this beverage wasn’t a cola per se, but a sports drink with an infusion of ginger.
6. Pepsi RAW
Also called Pepsi Natural, this healthier version of the drink is said to be made only from all natural ingredients with no artificial flavors. Basically, a hipster’s dream.
7. Pepsi White
Japan seems to be the land with many strange Pepsi flavors, and this one is no different. It’s Pepsi. with a milky yogurt twist.
8. Pepsi Blue Hawaii
Released in Japan in 2008, this one is a pineapple and lemon infused drink with a refreshing blue hue reminiscent of tropical beaches.
9. Pepsi Shiso
Shiso is a type of leaf used by the Japanese to garnish things like Sashimi and Wagashi (traditional rice cake desserts). It has a distinct smell that’s a little like peppermint, which this Pepsi tries to recreate.
10. Pepsi Mont Blanc
Based on the Italian dessert of the same name, this Pepsi blends the taste of whipped cream and chestnuts.
Well, aren’t you just dying to try some of these outrageous flavors? They’ll definitely be a welcome change to the monotonous dark Pepsi we usually see on the supermarket shelves.
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