#soft-drinks

#soft-drinks

In the early 1800s, the natural carbonation found in some mineral springs was sought out for its healing effects. Physicians had been instructing patients to immerse themselves in or imbibe mineral waters, the bubblier the better.

The urge to create drinks with medicinal properties inspired what might be called a soda revolution in the 1800s, where carbonated water became popular as a health drink.

DAIVID's analysis reveals that confusion is a predominant emotion for viewers of soda ads, affecting two-thirds of the brands studied and hampering their effectiveness.

One Reddit user took to the platform to rave about a 12/10 taste quality, explaining that the flavor was "mangoey, peachy and even some hints of coconut."

Fresca is a caffeine-free beverage offering bubbles without the energy buzz, classified as soft drink yet being zero sugar and zero calories.

Though not the miracle cures they were marketed to be, those purported magical potions put the masses under a spell. That said, the trouble with mainstream success is finding new ways to reinvent the flavor wheel.