Passiona

Passiona is a popular soft drink originating from Australia. It is a passionfruit-flavoured beverage that has been enjoyed by Australians for many years. The drink is produced by Schweppes Australia, a subsidiary of Asahi Breweries.

History

Passiona was first created in the 1920s by Spencer Cottee, a farmer from New South Wales who had an abundance of passionfruit. He initially made a passionfruit syrup, which he then developed into a carbonated drink. The drink was originally named "Passionfruit Australia", but was later shortened to "Passiona".

Production

The production of Passiona involves the use of real passionfruit juice, which is combined with carbonated water and sweeteners. The drink is then pasteurised and bottled. It is available in a variety of sizes, including 375ml cans, 600ml bottles, and 1.25 litre bottles.

Popularity

Passiona is particularly popular in Australia, where it is considered a classic soft drink. It is often consumed on its own, or used as a mixer in alcoholic beverages. The drink's unique passionfruit flavour sets it apart from other soft drinks on the market.

In Popular Culture

Passiona has made appearances in various aspects of Australian popular culture. It has been mentioned in songs, featured in films, and used in advertising campaigns. The drink's distinctive purple packaging is also recognisable to many Australians.

See Also

• List of soft drinks by country
• Schweppes Australia
• Asahi Breweries