No point beating around the bush, I’ve consumed a lot of Coke. I love it. In any blind test I can pick “the real thing” from it’s spin-off siblings and competitors without fail, so when Coke suggested they could show me how to serve the perfect Coke – they had my interest.
So, how does the world’s biggest drink brand determine the perfect serve? Easy – a “Sensory workshop”. Bring together top flavour experts, sampling Coke from a variety of shaped glasses prototyped for the test.
Together they agreed unanimously on this glass:
That ladies and gentlemen is the COCA-COLA + RIEDEL GLASS. A box of two will set you back just under $50, these are the ultimate Coke glass after all – right? (And they are crystal too).
Now, you’re thinking – yeah right – what a gee up. Nope. Today, I did a quick taste test. Drank from a small can, then drank from a standard quite large rimmed glass, then from the Riedel. I have dysfunctional taste buds so can’t describe the citrus and other flavours that apparently will be clear – to me, it was about the carbonation – the bubbles. From the can it was a mouthful of bubbles. From the open glass the bubbles were kinda directed straight into my mouth, while from the Riedel I honestly thing the carbonation was dispersed and what that does it give you the sense of a carbonated drink while accentuating the flavour.
Another great gift idea for that someone who it’s just impossible to buy for. If they love Coke, get them some Coke + Riedel glasses.
Oh, and for the record, at the launch event, we were challenged to use a mix of ingredients and flavours to create the perfect Coke – My entry: A straight coke from the can into the Riedel Glass – I mean really, why mess with the taste of a genuine Coke?
The COCA-COLA + RIEDEL GLASS is available for sale at a RRP of $39.95 for a single glass or $49.95 for two online, and in-store at David Jones, Myer and all good homewares stores.
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Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head.
He produces and hosts two popular podcasts, EFTM and Two Blokes Talking Tech. He also appears on over 50 radio stations across Australia weekly, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show each day and appears regularly on A Current Affair.
Father of three, he is often found down in his Man Cave.
