It's always fun to try new things, and last night I had my first Brazilian soda at the Restaurant Les Epices on Avenue Atlas.
It turns out that guarana is a climbing plant and its seed extract is used in drinks. From there I learned (thanks to Ms. Wiki):
•Brazil is the third largest consumer of soft drinks in the world,
•this particular brand of guarana soda, Guarana Antarctica, is the second best-selling soft drink in Brazil (behind Coca-Cola),
•and that only three countries produce it.
I wasn't surprised that along with Brazil, Portugal is one of those three countries. But Japan as the third did surprise me until Ms. Wiki reminded me that Brazil is home to the largest Japanese population outside Japan. Considering USA's melting pot status, I think that would be a Quiz Night-worthy question.
Another Quiz Night-worthy question is why this restaurant serves a Brazilian soft drink--it specializes in Central and West African, Indian, and Mexican cuisine, and Ms. Wiki says Guarana Antarctica is only available in 20 countries and none are in Africa (nor India or Mexico).
Oh, and yes, I liked it--an apple-esque flavor I'd say, with hints of grape notes.
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