Club-Mate facts for kids
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| Country of origin | Germany |
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| Introduced | 1924 |
Club-Mate is a special fizzy drink from Germany. It's made by the Loscher Brewery and has been around since 1924. This drink contains caffeine, which helps you stay awake and focused. It also has a unique taste from the mate plant extract.
Club-Mate has less sugar and fewer calories than many other energy drinks. It comes in two sizes: 0.33-litre and 0.5-litre bottles. Some bottles even have a German slogan that means "you'll get used to it." People sometimes mix Club-Mate with other drinks to create new flavors.
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How Club-Mate Started
Club-Mate wasn't always called Club-Mate! It first came out in 1924 under the name Sekt-Bronte. A company called Geola Beverages made it. For many years, it was only known in a small part of Germany.
In 1994, the Loscher Brewery bought the drink. They changed its name to Club-Mate, and that's when it started to become famous.
New Flavors Over Time
Club-Mate has introduced several different versions over the years:
- In 2007, a special Club-Mate Winter Edition came out. It had a unique taste with spices like cardamom and cinnamon. Now, it's sold every winter for a short time.
- In 2009, they made a Club-Mate cola. This cola is different because it also includes mate extract, unlike other colas.
- In 2013, Club-Mate Granat was released. This version has an extra pomegranate flavor, making it taste more fruity.
- In April 2022, Club-Mate Zero became available. This is a sugar-free version of the original drink.
Club-Mate is now sold in over 60 countries around the world. You can find it mostly in Europe, but also in places like Canada, Australia, and Taiwan.
Club-Mate in Pop Culture
Club-Mate is very popular among people who love computers and technology. Many hackers and tech start-up workers, especially in Europe, enjoy drinking it.
Famous writer Bruce Sterling even mentioned Club-Mate in Wired magazine. He said it was the favorite drink of Germany's Chaos Computer Club, a well-known group of computer experts.
The drink is also popular at big tech events and festivals. These include Noisebridge and HOPE in the United States. It's also a favorite at Electromagnetic Field in the UK and FOSDEM in Belgium.
Club-Mate has even been featured on major news and tech websites. These include Al-Jazeera, TechCrunch, and Vice. Because of its popularity in tech and creative communities, it's also a favorite among people who go to music events in cities like Berlin.
What's in Club-Mate?
Club-Mate is made with several ingredients that give it its unique taste and energy boost:
- Water
- Inverted sugar syrup
- Sugar
- Mate tea extract
- Citric acid (for a bit of tartness)
- Caffeine (for energy)
- Natural flavors
- Caramel color (for its brownish color)
- Carbonic acid (to make it fizzy)
Different Kinds of Club-Mate
Besides the original, there are a few other versions you might find:
- Club-Mate IceT Kraftstoff: This is like an iced tea version. It has a bit more caffeine and more sugar than the original.
- Club-Mate Granat: This one has added pomegranate flavor, making it taste more fruity.
- Club-Mate Winter Edition: This special edition has spices that give it a taste similar to gingerbread. It's only sold during the winter months.
- Club-Mate Zero: This is the newest version, and it has no sugar.
See also
In Spanish: Club-Mate para niños
- Materva, another fizzy drink made from mate, from Cuba.
Images for kids
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A mixed drink that sometimes uses Club-Mate.
