In its early days, Coca-Cola contained the coca plant, which includes traces of cocaine. Coca-Cola hasn't used the ingredient for years, but an energy drink in Boliva called "Coca Colla" highlights the plant, and Bolivians are hoping to change coca's reputation for the better. But will the rest of the world be so receptive?
Coca Colla: Bolivia's Energy Drink
In its early days, Coca-Cola contained the coca plant, which includes traces of cocaine. Coca-Cola hasn't used the ingredient for years, but an energy drink in Boliva called "Coca Colla" highlights the plant, and Bolivians are hoping to change coca's reputation for the better. But will the rest of the world be so receptive?
Jan 20, 2011
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