KingOfSoda.com

In 2003 I discovered Moxie after watching a segment on the Food network. This “new” soda opened my eyes to a world of different sodas that I had never heard of before. This site catalogs my ratings of each of these sodas. If you find any interesting sodas that are not on my list, I would love to try them. If you are interested in trying any of the sodas that I have here, let me know and I'll try to find one for you.

-Mike Shinn, mikeshinn@mikeshinn.com

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Martian Soda Kumquat - 2.5

Martian Soda Kumquat - 2.5
I was looking forward to a good kumquat flavor but was disappointed.  Instead, I only got the flavor of citric acid.  Don't bother with this soda except for the novelty.
Thank you to the Clarks for bringing this!



Sunday, March 11, 2012

Royal King Korean Ginseng Drink - 2.5

This drink is not so much a soda as it is entertaining. We pulled it out during the soda-tasting party and gave it a shot. It tastes, not surprisingly, like ginseng. Brian Donovan was the lucky last pour and bearer of the mysterious ginseng root left in the bottle. I imagine that this honor is similar to eating the worm in tequila.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Grass Jelly Drink


Grass Jelly Drink : 8/15/2004: You sure can taste the cane sugar - in fact, it's like it is trying to cover up the taste of the grass jelly. Which really, isn't so bad - I'm not a fan of grass jelly. It tastes like sugary black licorice with a hint of something I can't identify.

Mike Shinn Rating: 2.5
Average User Rating: 8
Cindy Yeh Lee Rating: 8 - I drink this regularly. It quenches my thirst. I especially like the lychee flavored kind.

Fentimans Mandarin and Seville Orange Jigger


Fentimans Mandarin and Seville Orange Jigger : 10/21/2006: Fancy name for a fancy soda. This soda was about 20% pulp! I had to shake well before pouring. Mour sour-smelling than tasting, but the taste isn't great.


Saturday, October 3, 2009

365 Key Lime

365 Key Lime

From 1/17/2004: Another all-natural soda from our friends at the Whole Foods Market. This key lime soda was made with pure cane sugar and who knows what else because it has no artificial anything. Lindsay's reaction was "you can sure taste the gingerale." My reaction: "yep - tastes kinda like vomit." I should rephrase. It would taste like vomit if you had been drinking a bitter gingerale all day with a side of limes. This is a bitter soda. I'll be happy to pass on it next time. Two and a half thumbs up. Lime, USA
Mike Shinn Rating: 2.5
Average User Rating: 4
Lindsay Stevenson Rating: 4 - You can sure taste the gingerale!