Coca-Cola Has 2 New Sodas Hitting Shelves Soon

For as much as we love classic Coca-Cola (and all the creative ways to enjoy it), we can’t help but get excited when the

brand shakes things up. From last year’s (short-lived) Spiced flavour to a K-pop-inspired creation and even an Oreo

collaboration, Coca-Cola has been keeping fans on their toes with new and unexpected flavours.

Now, we’ve got confirmation on the first new Coca-Cola flavour of the year, and while it’s technically brand-new, it feels like

a nostalgic nod to a discontinued fan favourite.

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Coca-Cola Releases New Orange Cream Flavour

Coca-Cola has officially announced its latest flavour: Orange Cream. It’s everything we love about the classic Coke, infused

with a refreshing orange and smooth, creamy vanilla taste. The new fruit-forward flavour is coming in both original and Zero

Sugar varieties.

Coca-Cola / All recipes

If the flavour sounds familiar, there’s a good reason why. Back in 2019, Coca-Cola launched Orange Vanilla and Orange

Vanilla Zero Sugar to its line-up. But much to fans’ dismay, both varieties were quietly pulled from shelves in 2022, then

disappeared from Freestyle machines just a few months ago.

So, this new orange-flavoured variation couldn’t be arriving at a better time. Fans of the original Orange Vanilla Coca-Cola

are expecting it to serve as a worthy replacement. “I loved Orange Vanilla, so hopefully this one lives up!” one fan shared

on Instagram. “When they took away Orange Vanilla Coke, it broke my heart, but this should make up for it,” added another.

Now for the real question: what's the difference between Orange Vanilla and Orange Cream? Coca-Cola hasn’t spilled the

full details, but while some speculate marketing is the only differentiator, we’d like to think the brand has something more

interesting in store for its fans.

Right now, it’s also unclear whether the new addition will be permanent, but there is hope. After all, its predecessor was

previously part of Coca-Cola’s year-round line-up. If anything, the soda’s summery flavour profile has us convinced it will at

least stick around for the first half of the year.

Coca-Cola Orange Cream and Orange Cream Zero Sugar are set to hit shelves beginning Feb. 10, so keep an eye out for

any early arrivals in stores. With this sunny new soda flavour on the horizon, the winter months are already starting to feel a

bit brighter.

Source: Campbell, A. 27 January 2025

https://www.allrecipes.com/coca-cola-new-orange-cream-flavor-8780058

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