Why is caffeine used in some Coca‑Cola drinks?

Caffeine is used to enhance the flavour of certain carbonated drinks such as Coca Cola, adding a slightly bitter taste, and is added for its alerting properties in energy drinks.

Other Coca‑Cola drinks that contain caffeine include Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Dr Pepper, Glaceau Vitamin Water Spark and Relentless. Caffeine free Coca‑Cola drinks include Fanta, Lilt and Powerade ION4.

Use the Coca‑Cola Caffeine Counter to find out more about caffeine, track your daily caffeine consumption and find out which Coca‑Cola drinks are caffeine free.