YOU'RE A NATURAL
Pepsi brings some fizz to the health nut craze.
In fashion movies, all the editors smoke. But in our office it's different: We're not all nicotine fiends, but our universal vice is soda.
We know it's not healthy. We know it's not chic. But somehow, come 2 pm, everyone's desk gets dotted by a bright aluminum can of ambrosia.
That all changed yesterday, when a box of bottles arrived bearing a new name: Pepsi Natural. The label lists the main ingredients as water, sugar, apple juice, kola nut extract, and caffeine.
Am export from Whole Foods? Not quite. But when most soda cans read like your 10th grade chemistry exam, it was refreshing to see stuff we could actually identify. And most of the office enjoyed the taste, described as "nutty, with a little bit of coffee" (Lina) or "sweet, but not sugary" (Kelly).
We're also suckers for the packaging, a plain glass bottle that's easy to recycle and also a bit old-school - much like the idea that your soda ingredients don't have to be made in a science lab.
--FARAN KRENTCIL
Don't like soda? There's always whiskey perfume.
Or champagne bubble bath.
We know it's not healthy. We know it's not chic. But somehow, come 2 pm, everyone's desk gets dotted by a bright aluminum can of ambrosia.
That all changed yesterday, when a box of bottles arrived bearing a new name: Pepsi Natural. The label lists the main ingredients as water, sugar, apple juice, kola nut extract, and caffeine.
Am export from Whole Foods? Not quite. But when most soda cans read like your 10th grade chemistry exam, it was refreshing to see stuff we could actually identify. And most of the office enjoyed the taste, described as "nutty, with a little bit of coffee" (Lina) or "sweet, but not sugary" (Kelly).
We're also suckers for the packaging, a plain glass bottle that's easy to recycle and also a bit old-school - much like the idea that your soda ingredients don't have to be made in a science lab.
--FARAN KRENTCIL
Don't like soda? There's always whiskey perfume.
Or champagne bubble bath.
This story was published on June 4, 2009.
CONTENT RATING:
( 16 )
( 16 )
stewfoo
06/04/2009
There is still nothing natural about pepsi
this is just another marketing scheme. Remember kids..don't fall for hype
Emilie
06/04/2009
We all drink soda, it might as well be a LITTLE bit healthy.
Aly
06/04/2009
Stewfoo - You're ridiculous. It's not a marketing scheme. They're different ingredients. Unless you think they're lying to all of us?
I love the idea AND the packaging. Good job, Pepsi.
Alicia
06/04/2009
Good idea, but it would be even better with less sugar.
amanda
06/04/2009
I dont drink any soda.. but I would try this.
CARRERA
06/04/2009
I LOVE the new Pepsi Natural. It's not syrup-y like the regular stuff and it goes down so well. Plus, doesn't make you bloated after a couple sips like all the other sodas.
:]
Allison
06/04/2009
I'm still going to be a bit skeptical about how healthy this truly is, but it is a step in the right direction and I really am thankful that pepsi is doing this. I'll for sure keep my eyes open for this in my local supermarket.
ALEJANDRA
06/04/2009
yes, finally a soda that one can drink and feel good about ...‼ I love pepsi and now that they came out with a heathly and natural pepsi, it makes my love for pepsi even greater ;D
OH‼and thanx NYLON for posting this because i probably would never have heard of it. hah.
Lo
06/04/2009
stewfoo... you're right.
joleigh
06/04/2009
amazing, of course. natural's always amazing.
wendyy
06/04/2009
i dont drink soda ever. it tastes too sweet and gets me bloated. but... this sounds tasty. i'll def try it.
christa
06/04/2009
I love the idea!!
Soda that isn't soo badd why not!
MARS
06/04/2009
I dont care if pepsi is bad! its great and i love it.
the packaging is so fresh and nice.
Love pepsi.(natural too)
love nylon.
Miranda Kai
06/05/2009
It'll sell, it's targeting an audience. To be quite honest, I'd buy it. : ) I think it's a pretty ace idea.
Madison
06/06/2009
Hmm... I love Pepsi, so I'd be eager to try it, but I'm allergic to nuts. I wonder if this would effect me...
lucia
06/11/2009
that's a lie that we ALL drink soda. besides--the real reason why i don't drink any soda is because IT ROTS your teeth. its TRUE. be careful ladies! ;)
|
|
|
|
|
