Review: Coca-Cola Dreamworld Zero
The newest Coca-Cola creations soda, Dreamworld Zero Sugar, is displayed in front of the vending machine outside of the Miller Jordan Jr. Memorial Food Court in Clarke Central High School on Aug. 9. The flavor was released to the general public on Aug. 15, but CCHS students can now get the beverage from vending machines across the CCHS campus. “Upon opening the bottle, the beverage has a strong, sweet aroma with hints of cherry,” News Editor Cadence Schapker writes. “However, while some may be able to detect notes of cherry, the overall flavor is far from the classic Coca-Cola flavor but not particularly close to anything.” Photo by Cadence Schapker
Coca-Cola’s Dreamworld Zero Sugar has a shocking flavor profile that leaves customers overwhelmed, but the experience might be worth the risk.
Coca-Cola connoisseurs should rejoice – the company just dropped its fourth, and final, Coca-Cola Creations Limited Edition soda of 2022 in Clarke Central High School vending machines.
Released to the general public on Aug. 15, the new Zero Sugar Dreamworld Coca-Cola soda is $1.50 for CCHS students and comes in the standard 20-ounce bottle. The packaging flaunts a refreshing, sky blue label that pops against the dark soda, as well as a modern art graphic that further sets the label apart from the staple red and white.
In a press release published on Aug. 10, Coca-Cola claimed the drink is meant to capture a “technicolor taste” and many customers may find it to be a fitting description as the crisp, carbonated drink assaults the customer with its unexpected flavor profile and leaves a less appealing aftertaste.
Upon opening the bottle, the beverage has a strong, sweet aroma with hints of cherry. However, while some may be able to detect notes of cherry, the overall flavor is far from the classic Coca-Cola flavor but not particularly close to anything. Dreamworld Zero Sugar has a multidimensional taste that overwhelms the customer in one sip with its sickeningly sweet flavor.
While this drink may not take the customer to “Dreamworld,” it will certainly leave them perplexed at the staggering combination of flavors. Unless a customer is one for an adventure, they should steer clear of this confounding soda.
Review: What the Fanta
The limited-edition Fanta drink, “Blue,” is featured. The mysterious flavor was released on July 28 and while it doesn’t resemble traditional Fanta flavors, isn’t entirely unpleasant. “Being a Fanta Zero Sugar, the drink struggles to create an authentic cream soda flavor with artificial sweeteners, but it’s passable,” Digital Editor Anna Shaikun writes. Photo by Anna Shaikun
The limited-edition mystery Fanta flavor, “Blue,” is an interesting enigma, but a mediocre soda.
Coca-Cola released the first drink in their “What the Fanta” series on July 28. The soda, known mysteriously as “Blue,” doesn’t match the taste of other Fanta drinks, but those with a sweet tooth may not want to pass it up.
“Blue” is available in Clarke Central High School vending machines for $1.50, in 20 oz bottles. True to the elusive nature of the flavor, the black label on the bottle sports a pixelated question mark and glitch imagery at the edges. The label contrasts starkly with the drink itself, which is an alarmingly bright shade of blue.
If one is curious about the mysterious nature of “Blue,” fanta.com reveals some very vague clues about the flavor, as long as the user is willing to input their email address.
“Blue” has a slight note of cherry, but the majority of the flavor is a sweetness reminiscent of cream soda. Being a Fanta Zero Sugar, the drink struggles to create an authentic cream soda flavor with artificial sweeteners, but it’s passable.
On the other hand, the barely-there cherry flavor isolates “Blue” from other Fanta flavors, which tend to be more fruity. Some may consider this taste a bold new direction for Fanta, while others may be disappointed.
While the drink is refreshing at first, drinking it in one sitting can be overwhelmingly sweet. Unfortunately, the soda may leave consumers feeling unwell, especially if they finish the drink in one sitting. Consumers also may be left with a film covering their teeth, which is uncomfortable and may leave one in want of mouthwash.
While “Blue” Fanta doesn’t taste like Fanta at all, it’s perfect for those who want a sweeter soda. Otherwise, this soda is an experience that most consumers won’t miss.
