List of Pepsi variations facts for kids
Did you know that PepsiCo, the company behind your favorite cola, Pepsi, has created tons of different flavors over the years? Some were super popular, some were only around for a short time, and some were just for fun! Let's explore some of the cool and sometimes wacky Pepsi flavors that have been made around the world.
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Awesome Pepsi Flavors from North America
Pepsi has launched many exciting flavors in the United States and Canada. Here are some of the most interesting ones:
| Name | Launched | What it was like |
|---|---|---|
| Pepsi | 1898 1961 |
This is the classic Pepsi you know! It has been around since 1898 and got its current look in 1961. |
| Caffeine-Free Pepsi | 1982 | This Pepsi has no caffeine. It was first called Pepsi Free in 1982. |
| Pepsi Wild Cherry | 1988 | A delicious Pepsi with cherry flavor. It's still popular in the United States, Canada, and Russia. |
| Pepsi AM | 1989 | This Pepsi had extra caffeine, like a morning boost! It was meant to be a breakfast drink but didn't sell well. |
| Pepsi Raging Razzberry | 1991 | A Pepsi with a strong raspberry taste. It was part of the "Pepsi Wild Bunch" test flavors. |
| Pepsi Strawberry Burst | 1991 | This Pepsi had a sweet strawberry flavor. It was also part of the "Pepsi Wild Bunch" test. |
| Pepsi Tropical Chill | 1991 | A Pepsi with orange and pineapple flavors, like a tropical mix. Another "Pepsi Wild Bunch" test flavor. |
| Crystal Pepsi | 1992 | A clear cola that was sold for a short time. It has made a few comebacks for limited times! |
| Pepsi Kona | 1996 | Pepsi with a coffee flavor. It was tested in Philadelphia but never fully released because not many people bought it. |
| Pepsi Twist | 2000 | Pepsi with a refreshing lemon flavor. It was stopped in 2006 in the US but is still sold in many other countries. |
| Pepsi Blue | 2002 | A bright blue soda with a fruity, berry taste. It was a big marketing push but didn't last long in the US. It came back for a limited time in 2021. |
| Pepsi Vanilla | 2003 | Pepsi with a sweet vanilla flavor. It was brought back in 2019 and is still available in some places. |
| Pepsi Lime | 2004 | Pepsi with a zesty lime flavor. It was discontinued but later came back permanently! |
| Pepsi Holiday Spice | 2004 | This Pepsi had a hint of cinnamon, perfect for the holidays. It was a limited edition for Christmas. |
| Pepsi Natural | 2009 | Made with natural ingredients and sweetened with real sugar. It didn't sell well and was stopped in 2011. |
| Pepsi-Cola Soda Shop | 2009 | This Pepsi is made with real sugar instead of corn syrup. It was first called Pepsi Throwback. |
| Pepsi Cherry Vanilla | 2010 | A mix of cherry and vanilla flavors. It was released for summers and special occasions like Valentine's Day. |
| Pepsi Ginger | 2016 | This Pepsi mixed cola with Ginger Ale. It had a very strong ginger taste! |
| Pepsi Fire | 2017 | Pepsi with a spicy cinnamon kick. It was sold for a limited time in the summer of 2017. |
| Pepsi Salted Caramel | 2017 | Pepsi with a sweet and salty caramel flavor, sold during the holiday season. |
| Pepsi Berry | 2019 | Pepsi with a berry flavor. It started as a limited edition and then became a regular flavor. |
| Pepsi Mango | 2019 | Pepsi with a tropical mango flavor. This one also started as limited and became permanent. |
| Pepsi Pineapple | 2019 | Pepsi with a sweet pineapple flavor. It was a special Walmart exclusive and later came back for Little Caesars promotions. |
| Pepsi Apple Pie | 2020 | Pepsi that tasted like apple pie, with cinnamon and apple flavors. It was part of a social media contest. |
| Pepsi Hot Chocolate | 2021 | Pepsi with a hot chocolate flavor! Only 2000 cans were made for a special contest. |
| Pepsi Peeps | 2021 | Pepsi with a marshmallow flavor, made with Peeps marshmallow treats for Easter. |
| Nitro Pepsi Original Cola | 2022 | This Pepsi is infused with nitrogen, making it super smooth and creamy, like a draft beer but without alcohol. |
| Pepsi Maple Syrup | 2022 | Pepsi with Maple Syrup flavor, released with IHOP. It even came back as a fountain drink! |
| Pepsi S'mores Toasty Marshmallow | 2022 | Pepsi with a toasted marshmallow flavor, part of a s'mores collection for the holidays. |
| Pepsi S'mores Chocolate | 2022 | Pepsi with a chocolate flavor, another part of the s'mores holiday collection. |
| Pepsi S'mores Graham Cracker | 2022 | Pepsi with a Graham Cracker flavor, completing the s'mores holiday collection. |
| Pepsi Peach | 2024 | Pepsi with a sweet peach flavor, released alongside Pepsi Lime. |
Unique Pepsi Flavors from Europe
Many interesting Pepsi flavors have been released in Europe:
| Name | Launched | What it was like |
|---|---|---|
| Pepsi Chill | 1993 | A cherry-flavored Pepsi sold in Australia for a limited time in summer. |
| Pepsi Punch | 1994 | A sweet coconut and fruit punch-flavored Pepsi sold in the UK and France. |
| Pepsi Peach | 1996 | A sweet peach-flavored Pepsi with a hint of cream soda, sold in Portugal. |
| Pepsi Boom | 1997 | A caffeine-free Pepsi for kids, sold in Germany, Italy, and Spain. |
| Pepsi Cappuccino | 2000s | A coffee-flavored Pepsi sold in Russia, Romania, and other parts of Europe. |
| Pepsi X Energy Cola | 2004 | An energy drink Pepsi with extra caffeine and a unique flavor. |
| Pepsi Ice Cream | 2005 | A vanilla-flavored Pepsi sold in Russia, said to taste like cream soda. |
| Pepsi Samba | 2005 | A tropical fruit-flavored Pepsi with mango and tamarind, released in Australia. |
| Pepsi Clear | 2005 | A clear Pepsi, like Crystal Pepsi, released in Mexico for Christmas. |
| Pepsi Gold | 2006 | A gold-colored Pepsi with a ginger hint, released for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. |
| Pepsi Summer Chill | 2007 | An apple-flavored Pepsi sold in Poland. In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, it was called Pepsi Ice. |
| Pepsi Raw | 2008 | Made with all-natural ingredients and no artificial colors, sold in the UK. |
| Pepsi Mojito | 2009 | An alcohol-free, lemon-mint flavored Pepsi, sold in Italy. |
| Pepsi Lime Mint | 2021 | A lime and mint-flavored Pepsi available in Poland, Estonia and Finland. |
Cool Pepsi Flavors from Japan
Japan is known for its unique and sometimes surprising Pepsi flavors!
| Name | Launched | What it was like |
|---|---|---|
| Pepsi Carnival | 2006 | A tropical fruit-flavored Pepsi, similar to Pepsi Summer Mix in the US. |
| Pepsi Red | 2006 | This Pepsi had a somewhat spicy ginger flavor. |
| Pepsi Gold | 2006 | This Pepsi had a mild ginger flavor. |
| Pepsi Ice Cucumber | 2007 | A green, cucumber-flavored Pepsi. Yes, cucumber! |
| Pepsi Blue Hawaii | 2008 | A blue Pepsi with pineapple and lemon flavors, perfect for summer. |
| Pepsi White | 2008 | A Pepsi with a yogurt flavor. Later versions had mandarin orange or light citrus. |
| Pepsi Shiso | 2009 | A green Pepsi flavored with shiso, a Japanese herb. |
| Pepsi Azuki | 2009 | Pepsi flavored like azuki beans, a common sweet treat in Japan. |
| Pepsi Mont Blanc | 2010 | Pepsi based on the French chestnut dessert. |
| Pepsi Dry | 2011 | A less sweet, slightly bitter Pepsi variant. |
| Pepsi Pink | 2011 | A pink Pepsi with a strawberry milk flavor. |
| Pepsi Salty Watermelon | 2012 | A watermelon-flavored Pepsi with a hint of salt. |
| Pepsi Special | 2012 | This Pepsi contained an ingredient to help limit fat absorption. |
| Pepsi Ghost | 2015 | A mystery-flavored Pepsi released for Halloween. |
| Pepsi Sakura | 2016 | A floral cherry blossom flavored Pepsi. |
| Pepsi Christmas Cola | 2017 | A creamy white cola with strawberry, like a Japanese Christmas cake. |
| Pepsi Halloween Cola | 2017 | Another Halloween "mystery" flavor, pink with cherry and bubblegum. |
| Pepsi Karaage Senyo Cola | 2022 | This Pepsi was made to be enjoyed specifically with Karaage (Japanese fried chicken)! |
Pepsi Flavors from Other Countries
Pepsi has also created many unique flavors for other parts of the world:
- Pepsi Sweet Osmanthus: From China, this Pepsi has a sweet osmanthus flower flavor.
- Pepsi White Peach and Oolong: Also from China, with white peach and Oolong tea flavors.
- Pepsi Limón: A lemon-flavored Pepsi released in Mexico.
- Pepsi Capuchino: A blend of cola with mocha-latte coffee flavor, sold in Guatemala and El Salvador.
- Pecsi: Just Pepsi spelled differently, produced in Argentina and Mexico.
- Pepsi Blue Chilled Cola: A blue Pepsi promoted by Britney Spears in Vietnam.
- Pepsi Ice: Pepsi with an icy mint flavor, sold in places like Thailand and the Philippines.
- Pepsi Creaming Soda: A strong cream and vanilla tasting soda, giving an ice cream milkshake flavor, available in Australia & New Zealand.
- Pepsi Mango: Available in Australia & New Zealand since 2021.
- Pepsi Latte: Sold in Thailand.
- Pepsi Tarik: A coffee-flavored Pepsi, sold in Malaysia and Singapore.
Low-Calorie Pepsi Options
Pepsi also offers many low-calorie or zero-sugar options for those who want less sugar.
Diet Pepsi and Pepsi Light
These are the original low-calorie versions of Pepsi.
| Name | Launched | What it was like |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Pepsi | 1963/1964 | The first low-calorie Pepsi. It was first called Patio Diet Cola. |
| Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi | 1982 | Diet Pepsi without caffeine. |
| Diet Pepsi Wild Cherry | 1988 | Cherry-flavored Diet Pepsi. |
| Diet Pepsi Vanilla | 2003 | Diet Pepsi with Vanilla flavoring. |
| Diet Pepsi Lime | 2004 | Diet Pepsi with lime flavoring. |
| Diet Pepsi Jazz | 2006/2007 | A series of special diet-only flavors like Black Cherry French Vanilla. |
Pepsi Max: Zero Sugar, Max Flavor
Pepsi Max is a popular zero-sugar Pepsi that often has more intense flavors.
| Name | Launched | What it was like |
|---|---|---|
| Pepsi Max | 1993 | The original zero-sugar Pepsi, first launched in the UK and Italy. |
| Pepsi Max Lemon | 2004 | A lemon-flavored Pepsi Max. |
| Pepsi Max Coffee Cino | 2006 | A coffee-flavored Pepsi Max. |
| Pepsi Max Cherry | 2011 | A cherry-flavored Pepsi Max, very popular in many countries. |
| Pepsi Max Ginger | 2017 | A ginger-flavored Pepsi Max. |
| Pepsi Max Vanilla | 2018 | A vanilla-flavored Pepsi Max. |
| Pepsi Max Raspberry | 2018 | A raspberry-flavored Pepsi Max. |
| Pepsi Max Mango | 2020 | A mango-flavored Pepsi Max. |
Other Low-Calorie Pepsi Options
Here are a few more low-calorie Pepsi drinks:
| Name | Launched | What it was like |
|---|---|---|
| Pepsi Light | 1975 | An early Diet Pepsi with a lemon flavor to hide the taste of the sweetener. |
| Pepsi One | 1998 | A one-calorie cola, similar to Pepsi Max but with its own recipe. |
| Pepsi Edge | 2004 | A mid-calorie cola with half the sugar and calories of regular Pepsi. |
| Pepsi Zero Sugar | 2007 | A zero-calorie cola, originally called Diet Pepsi Max. |
| Pepsi Next | 2012 | A mid-calorie Pepsi with 60% less sugar. |
| Pepsi Black | 2017 | A low-calorie cola similar to Pepsi Max, sold in several European countries. |
| Pepsi Zero Sugar Mango | 2021 | A mango-flavored version of Pepsi Zero Sugar. |
| Pepsi Zero Sugar Wild Cherry | 2021 | A cherry-flavored version of Pepsi Zero Sugar. |
Fictional Pepsi Drinks
Sometimes, Pepsi flavors even appear in movies!
- Pepsi Perfect: This vitamin-enriched Pepsi was shown in the movie Back to the Future Part II. It was a drink from the future, set in the year 2015!
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