Guarana

Guarana是北海道多年來一直受到歡迎的碳酸飲料。顏色為淡茶色，味道類似可樂和薑汁汽水之間。使用南美州原產的瓜拿納果實（又名巴西香可可），含有咖啡因和兒茶素。是為了要對抗可口可樂的熱賣所開發，1960年代販售在日本全國。北海道在可口可樂熱潮來臨前Guarana就很普及，結果至今Guarana幾乎只限定在北海道販賣。

Guarana is a carbonated drink which has had deep-rooted popularity in Hokkaido for decades. The color is light brown, and the taste is kind of between coke and ginger ale. Its main ingredient is the fruit of the Guarana plant. Guarana originated in South America. The drink contains caffeine and catechin. Guarana was invented in the late 1950’s to compete with cola drinks from the U.S.A, and it was sold throughout Japan. In Hokkaido, before cola spread, guarana had enjoyed a large share of the market. Ultimately cola gained control, with Guarana remaining popular predominantly in Hokkaido. As it is still popular only in Hokkaido; some producers restrict sale of the drink here only.