The history of soft drinks in Cyprus

Once upon a time, a carbonated beverage in Cyprus was more than just a refreshment. It was a part of the daily routine in village coffee shops, markets, schoolyards, movie theatres and sports stadiums, even in the hands of children prying open bottles to get the marbles from inside.

Before foreign brands took over the market, locally produced sodas or “aerated waters” as they were once referred to, not only