Weird History Food Episode 5.25 The Oldest Cola In The World is Not Coke

Before the Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi cola wars took over the world, another soda was already making history. On Colombia’s Caribbean coast, a mysterious bright pink drink was bubbling into existence decades before the big soda brands battled for dominance — and it’s still popular today.

Today on Weird History Food, we dive into the forgotten origins of Colombia’s iconic pink soda Kola Roman, including the surprising story behind its invention, and how it survived the global takeover of the cola giants. From regional tradition to cult favorite, this unusual soft drink proves that the history of soda is stranger — and sweeter — than you might think! So tell us in the comments - have you ever had Kola Roman? What do you think of it?

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