With endless matchas, kombuchas and CBD-teas all vying to quench your thirst this summer, now’s the time to revisit the undisputed king of soft drinks: cola. Giving you classic taste with a social twist is Community Cola, which has created a tasty caramel fizz that also helps worthwhile non-profit initiatives. Founded in 2016 by Hamburger Jan van Schwamen, the start up has since teamed up with Berlin charities Be An Angel, which helps refugees with integration, and Tadel verpflichtet, which campaigns for an open society free of racism. Every time you buy a bottle of mildly-caffeinated goodness – available in classic and light varieties – a small donation is made to these and other projects. Social engagement, one sip at a time (Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Savannah van der Niet)
Community Cola can be ordered from suppliers Flaschenteufel and Berliner Flaschengeister and can be found in selected bars and cafes across town.
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