Listen. I'm still not over Lilt being discontinued. I literally had a minor meltdown in Tesco last year when I realized those tropical yellow cans were ACTUALLY gone forever. My partner thought I was being dramatic, but there's something about that pineapple-grapefruit combo that hits different.
But guys... I think I found something even better?
The Caribbean Secret That's Been Right Under Our Noses
So I was wandering around Sainsbury's yesterday (killing time before a dentist appointment I was dreading), when I spotted this bright green can in the Caribbean food section. TING. Just sitting there, practically glowing at me for 65p. SIXTY-FIVE PENCE! That's cheaper than the crappy coffee I bought from teh vending machine on my way in.
I grabbed one, obviously.
Wait, am I the last person to discover this??
Apparently this drink has been around for ages, but I'd never seen it before. After posting about my "discovery" on Facebook, I got a bunch of smartass comments like "Been drinking it for years. Nice with Rum" and "Where have you been living, under a rock?"
Well, SORRY for growing up in a tiny village where the most exotic thing in our local shop was Irn Bru.
Taste Test: Better Than The Original?
I cracked that can open in the car park. No patience.
It's got this intense Jamaican grapefruit flavor that's both tart and sweet. More authentic than Lilt ever was, if I'm being honest. The fizz hit differently too - sharper bubbles that dance on your tongue instead of that syrupy Coca-Cola texture.
God. I sound like one of those pretentious food critics. But seriously, it's good.
The Great Lilt Tragedy of 2023
For those who missed the drama, Coca-Cola axed Lilt in 2023 after a 50-year run. Half a century! They rebranded it as "Fanta Pineapple and Grapefruit" which is possibly the most boring name ever. I tried it once in 2023 and it just wasn't the same - something was missing. That special tropical something that made Lilt... well, Lilt.
I spent $40 on eBay buying the last few cans I could find. My husband thought I'd lost my mind. Maybe I had.
The Ting Revolution (or just me being late to the party)
One comment on my Facebook post actually made me feel better: "Everyone saying it's been about for years need to understand it's all about location. I lived in a village for about 33 years of my life and never saw any of these cans at all or like KA ones etc etc as there wasn't any culture at all. Seriously none. Moved to a very urban area and this and KA about in every shop and supermarket and takeaways."
YES! THANK YOU! Vindication!
I've been living in my new city for just 8 months. Before that, I was in a place where the most exotic food was a chicken tikka masala from the one takeaway in town.
The Ribena Disaster
While we're talking about beloved drinks being ruined... has anyone tried the new Ribena? They've changed the recipe and people are FURIOUS. Less blackcurrant juice, more "natural flavoring" (whatever that means), and they've removed something called polydextrose.
Some poor soul on Twitter wrote: "Can't believe I just wasted £1.25 on a bottle of ribena and it tastes like absolute p*** omggg when did they change the recipe I want to cry it's vile."
I haven't tried it yet. After the Lilt trauma, I'm not sure my heart can take another disappointment.
Try it with rum... apparently
Back to Ting though. Multiple people suggested mixing it with rum, which I'm definitely trying this weekend. I've got some Jamaican rum left from my birthday party last November that should pair perfectly.
If you want to find Ting, head to Sainsbury's and look in the Caribbean food section. 65p a can. Absolute bargain.
...And if you knew about this all along and never told me, we can't be friends anymore.
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