Aquarius (sports drink)
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Aquarius is a mineral sports drink
manufactured by The Coca-Cola Company
. It originated in, and was first introduced in 1983 in Japan
as a grapefruit-flavored sports drink, as a response to a competitor's brand of sports drink called Pocari Sweat
. It was introduced to Spain
and Portugal
in 1991, and it became the official drink of the 1992 Summer Olympics
in Barcelona
. Currently, it is marketed in Belgium
, Brazil
, Great Britain
, Italy
, Japan
, Luxembourg
, Morocco
, Netherlands
, Peru
, Portugal
, Spain
and Taiwan
and the majority of its consumers are non-athletes.
Aquarius is available in the following flavors: Carrot Orange, Citrus
Blend, Grapefruit
, Honey Lemon, Lemon
, Orange, Watermelon and Coca-Cola
. The availability of these flavors changes from country to country.
In Malaysia, Maldives and Brazil, bottled water is also available under the Aquarius brand.
Sports drink
A sports drink beverage is designed to help athletes rehydrate when fluids are depleted after training or competition. Electrolyte replacement promotes proper rehydration, which is important in delaying the onset of fatigue during exercise...
manufactured by The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation and manufacturer, retailer and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups. The company is best known for its flagship product Coca-Cola, invented in 1886 by pharmacist John Stith Pemberton in Columbus, Georgia...
. It originated in, and was first introduced in 1983 in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
as a grapefruit-flavored sports drink, as a response to a competitor's brand of sports drink called Pocari Sweat
Pocari Sweat
is a popular Japanese soft drink and sports drink, manufactured by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. It was launched in 1980 and is now also available in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East....
. It was introduced to Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
and Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
in 1991, and it became the official drink of the 1992 Summer Olympics
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
. Currently, it is marketed in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
, Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
, Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
and Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
and the majority of its consumers are non-athletes.
Aquarius is available in the following flavors: Carrot Orange, Citrus
Citrus
Citrus is a common term and genus of flowering plants in the rue family, Rutaceae. Citrus is believed to have originated in the part of Southeast Asia bordered by Northeastern India, Myanmar and the Yunnan province of China...
Blend, Grapefruit
Grapefruit
The grapefruit , is a subtropical citrus tree known for its sour fruit, an 18th-century hybrid first bred in Barbados. When found, it was named the "forbidden fruit"; it has also been misidentified with the pomelo or shaddock , one of the parents of this hybrid, the other being sweet orange The...
, Honey Lemon, Lemon
Lemon
The lemon is both a small evergreen tree native to Asia, and the tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit. The fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world – primarily for its juice, though the pulp and rind are also used, mainly in cooking and baking...
, Orange, Watermelon and Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
. The availability of these flavors changes from country to country.
In Malaysia, Maldives and Brazil, bottled water is also available under the Aquarius brand.
Argentina
In Argentina, a sparkling water with a hint of flavors is also available under the brand of "Aquarius by Cepita". Cepita's a local juice based-product company.- Aquarius Pera (Pear flavored)
- Aquarius Manzana (Apple flavored)
- Aquarius Pomelo (Grapefruit flavored)
- Aquarius Uva (Grape flavored)
- Aquarius Naranja (Orange flavored)
Belgium
- Aquarius Limited Edition Tropical
- Aquarius Grapefruit
- Aquarius Lemon
- Aquarius Orange
- Aquarius Blue Ice
- Aquarius Perform
- Aquarius Red Blast
- Aquarius Red Peach
- Aquarius Green Splash
Chile
- Aquarius Pera (Pear flavored)
- Aquarius Manzana (Apple flavored)
- Aquarius Pomelo (Grapefruit flavored)
- Aquarius Naranja (Orange flavored)
Japan
- Aquarius
- Aquarius Active Diet (Citrus Blend flavored)
- Aquarius Freestyle
- Aquarius Oasis
- Aquarius Real-Pro
- Aquarius Vitamin Guard
- Aquarius Sharp Charge
- Aquarius Zero
Netherlands
- Aquarius Lemon
- Aquarius Blue Ice
- Aquarius Grapefruit
- Aquarius Orange
- Aquarius Redblast
- Aquarius Endurance Formula
- Aquarius
Mexico
In Mexico, a sparkling water with a hint of flavors is available under the Aquarius brand.- Aquarius Sprite (Lemon-Lime flavored)
- Aquarius Fanta (Orange flavored)
- Aquarius Lift (Apple flavored)
Perú
In Peru, "Aquarius Frugos" is sold nationwide in 500 ml plastic bottles in the flavors manzana (apple), pera (pear) and pìña (pineapple).- Aquarius Pera (Pear flavored)
- Aquarius Manzana (Apple flavored)
- Aquarius Piña (Pineapple flavored)
- Aquarius Naranja (Orange flavored)
Spain
- Aquarius (Lemon flavored)
- Aquarius Naranja (Orange flavored)
- Aquarius versión 3 (Coca-ColaCoca-ColaCoca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
flavored). This version was launched in Spain in '06 and was only available for a limited time. - Aquarius Libre (0% Sugar/Sugarless)