A vintage Coca-Cola bottle on a counter with 19th-century ingredients, representing its 1886 debut and early recipe.
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Coca-Cola's 1886 Debut: A Slow Start to Global Dominance

The original recipe for Coca-Cola, first poured in 1886, included 30g of cola nuts, 10g of Bolivian coca leaves, and a liter of an alcoholic mixture, according to Thestar Com My .

3 min read·August 9, 2026

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