In 2019, it seems just about every conceivable product is on the market (see Marmite Easter Egg, Autoblow AI etc).

Considering this, it's kind of surprising that a Coca-Cola energy drink doesn't already exist, but don't worry, as of next month it will.

The creatively named, Coca-Cola Energy, will feature our old friend caffeine, guarana extracts and B vitamins, while allegedly retaining that trademark Coca-Cola taste. But it's bad news for taurine fans, because there's none of the widely used acid in this energy drink.

Coca-Cola are releasing an energy drink next month. Credit: Coca-Cola

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The sugary version of the drink will contain 26g of the white stuff, which is the same as in a regular can of Coke, while there's 80mg of caffeine per can, which is about the same as what you get from a can of Red Bull.

The drink will also be sold in 250ml cans, like Red Bull - cos it's not a good idea to have energy drinks by the bucket load.

Jon Woods, General Manager of Coca-Cola Great Britain and Ireland, said the introduction of the new drink was all about choice.



He said: "Our strategy is to offer people a wide range of drinks to meet different lifestyles and occasions and Coca-Cola Energy is the latest example of that.

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"We're launching Coca-Cola Energy with and without sugar and we'll continue to expand and diversify our range of products to offer British consumers a wider choice of drinks."

The new beverage is being aimed at 18 to 35 year olds, basically because they're the people who are most partial to the tipples, often with a cigarette or mixed with Jägermeister. Whereas proper grown ups get their pick me up from coffee and their tipsiness from wine.

Javier Meza, Global Chief Marketing Officer of the Coca-Cola's sparkling beverages, said the drink was 'designed to complement upbeat and busy lives'.

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He said: "Coca-Cola Energy includes ingredients from naturally-derived sources and a delicious and refreshing taste of Coca-Cola.

"We kept these two qualities at the heart of how we developed the recipe and are proud to offer it under the Coca-Cola brand, inviting people to try a new and different energy drink that is designed to complement upbeat and busy lives."