Tanora facts for kids
Two-litre bottle (pre-2011 packaging)
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| Type | Tangerine-flavoured carbonated drink |
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| Manufacturer | Coca-Cola HBC AG |
| Country of origin | Cork City, Ireland |
| Introduced | 1930s |
| Color | Orange |
| Flavor | Tangerine |
| Ingredients | Carbonated water, sugar, tangerine juice from concentrate (2.6%), citric acid, flavourings, colours (Quinoline Yellow WS, Brown HT, Caramel E-150d), preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate) |
Tanora is a popular bubbly drink with a tangerine flavor. It is mostly sold in Ireland, especially in the area called Munster. This orange drink was first made in the 1930s by a company called John Daly & Co in Cork City. Today, Tanora is owned by Coca-Cola Bottlers Ireland, which is part of a bigger company called Coca-Cola Hellenic.
You can usually find Tanora in 2-litre and 500ml plastic bottles. In the past, it was also sold in smaller cans and glass bottles, but these are not made anymore.
Tanora's Place in Irish Culture
Tanora has been a favorite drink for many years. In 1969, a politician named Stephen Barrett said he loved Tanora as a child. He called it the "modish choice" for young people.
Even famous sports stars enjoy it! When Denis Irwin, a football player, was playing for Manchester United, his mother would send him Tanora and Tayto crisps from Cork. In a play called Disco Pigs, a character even orders Tanora. This shows how much people in Ireland like this drink.
Changes to Tanora's Flavor
Over the years, Tanora's recipe has changed a few times. In April 2011, the company tried a new taste for Tanora. They added carrot and blackcurrant flavors. The bottles also got new labels that said "A Cork legend."
However, many people did not like the new flavor. Because of this, the company decided to bring back the old, original taste. They kept the new bottle design but added "original formula" on the side. This helped people know they were getting the classic Tanora they loved.
In January 2018, the Irish government planned to add a "sugar tax" to sugary drinks. Before this tax started, Tanora was changed again. Some of the sugar was replaced with artificial sweeteners. This helped to reduce the sugar content while keeping a similar taste.
See also
In Spanish: Tanora para niños
