[Poll] Does caffeine actually add flavor to beverages?

[The Sauce]

Some people say that they can tell the difference between caffeinated drinks and non-caffeinated drinks based on the taste. True or false?

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Add an "I don't care either way. GIMME MY DAMN CAFFEINE!!" option to the poll and I'll vote.

 

[Klixxer]

Originally posted by: Snatchface
Some people say that they can tell the difference between caffeinated drinks and non-caffeinated drinks based on the taste. True or false?

Yes!

 

[0roo0roo]

its bitter.

 

[StageLeft]

I think it's purely a bad taste, but whatever they do to it there is a DEFINITE taste difference between Diet pepsi and the caffeine free version. I don't know if it would have to be the case, but there is.

 

[The Sauce]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
I think it's purely a bad taste, but whatever they do to it there is a DEFINITE taste difference between Diet pepsi and the caffeine free version. I don't know if it would have to be the case, but there is.

That is EXACTLY why I posted this thread. I just bought some caffeine free diet Pepsi and thought it tasted like crap compared to the caffeinated version. My wife, of course, thinks I'm crazy. I also think I can tell the difference between caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee.

 

[Manzelle]

I don't consume caffeine...couldn't tell you.

 

[T2T III]

Also according to Coke, "The caffeine that is added to Coca-Cola classic, diet Coke and the other products in which it is used is for flavor purposes only."

Source: Direct from the mouths of Coca-Cola

Barqs Root Beer has caffeine in it and I've heard that the caffeine was added just for flavor. This is what prompted me to do the search for the information that I've listed above.

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: Snatchface

Originally posted by: Skoorb
I think it's purely a bad taste, but whatever they do to it there is a DEFINITE taste difference between Diet pepsi and the caffeine free version. I don't know if it would have to be the case, but there is.

That is EXACTLY why I posted this thread. I just bought some caffeine free diet Pepsi and thought it tasted like crap compared to the caffeinated version. My wife, of course, thinks I'm crazy. I also think I can tell the difference between caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee.

Some of the difference in taste between caffeinated coffee and decaf coffee could also be the hasty process that they use to remove the caffeine from the beans.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

Caffeine does have a flavor. The difference in taste btw caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages is not due to this IMO. The bitter flavor of the caffeine is wiped out by the gross amounts of sugar added. And the part about them adding it just for taste is BS IMO opinion too. Its an addictive drug, they have other reasons for including it...

 

[moshquerade]

most definitely, uncaffeinated pepsi tastes like crap.

 

[arcenite]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
most definitely, uncaffeinated pepsi tastes like crap.

I'm a Pepsi addict and can not tell the difference between Caffeinated and DeCaffeinated Pepsi.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: aRCeNiTe

Originally posted by: moshquerade
most definitely, uncaffeinated pepsi tastes like crap.

I'm a Pepsi addict and can not tell the difference between Caffeinated and DeCaffeinated Pepsi.

you don't have exquisite taste then.

 

[Joemonkey]

there is water joe out there, which is bottled water with caffiene added, and it tastes just like water to me

 

[aircooled]

gotta have caffeine. It definitely taste different without.

Kola Nut

 

[tfinch2]

caffieine free pepsi tastes just like regular pepsi. that is why i drink it =]

 

[ArmchairAthlete]

I can definitely notice caffeine free versions of the same soda tasting worse.

 

[cricky]

It's like caffeinated vs. decaf. Any regular coffee drinker can tell the difference.

 

[Farvacola]

Not many things are flavorless, some just vary as to how much they effect the taste

 

[psiu]

And of course Coke would say it was flavor, because saying that they put it in to foster caffeine addiction wouldn't go over too well.

I quit caffeine over the summer (and all pop) for that matter, and now only drink it while at work. Mostly stick to water/juice/milk though.

 

[The Sauce]

So are you suggesting the adding caffeine to beverages is a government conspiracy to increase the productiveness of society?

 

[Valhalla1]

no its a corporate conspiracy to addict americans to sugary drugged up drinks. just like the addictive chemical and sugar additives to fast food. likely backed by the healt/pharmaceutical industry as the real money ends up there after the addiction gets the better of your body

now pass me a dr. pepper and pack of marlboros

 

[LeetViet]

Originally posted by: psiuI quit caffeine over the summer (and all pop) for that matter, and now only drink it while at work. Mostly stick to water/juice/milk though.

How is that quitting?

I would say yes to caffeine adding flavor, and the addiction factor.