Hosts with mixed flavour preferences
Individual cans let guests choose their own drink. If some want cola and others prefer a fruit flavour, plan for more than one single-flavour tray.
Who is buying for?
Guests looking for zero-sugar cola
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and standard Pepsi MAX are both listed by Tesco Groceries with 0g sugars per 330ml can. Their standard versions contain caffeine, so sugar and caffeine need separate checks.
Guests avoiding caffeine
For an evening takeaway, look for a cola explicitly labelled caffeine-free rather than relying on a zero-sugar label. Tesco Groceries lists caffeine-free variants of both Pepsi MAX and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.
What should you check?
Settle the flavour mix first, then compare the exact cans for sugar, caffeine and pack availability.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour variety | Check whether each tray contains cola, orange or another flavour. A 24-can tray of one drink does not provide a mixed selection. | I’m buying for people with different tastes, so I want a cola choice alongside a non-cola option. |
| Sugar | Compare sugars per 330ml can on the exact label. Tesco Groceries lists 0g for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and standard Pepsi MAX, against 15g for Fanta Orange. | If guests want a zero-sugar drink, I need to distinguish it from an orange-flavoured can that contains sugar. |
| Caffeine | Read the caffeine wording as well as the sugar label. Tesco Groceries lists caffeine in standard Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Pepsi MAX, while their separately named caffeine-free variants are different products. | For guests avoiding caffeine at an evening meal, I want a pack explicitly labelled caffeine-free. |
| Pack and availability | Confirm the flavour, formulation, can count and current stock before ordering. Compare the same pack sizes if choosing between trays. | I want enough separate cans, in flavours the group will drink, without building the order around a different variant or pack size. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming zero sugar also means caffeine-free
Tesco Groceries lists caffeine in standard Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Pepsi MAX; their caffeine-free colas are separately named variants.
Check both claims on the exact 24-pack if a guest wants neither sugar nor caffeine.
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Judging sugar content by fruit flavour
Tesco Groceries lists 15g sugars per 330ml can for Fanta Orange. Orange flavour alone does not tell you the sugar figure.
Compare the nutrition panels of the particular orange and zero-sugar drinks you are considering.
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Ordering the right flavour in the wrong variant
Regular, zero-sugar and caffeine-free versions can have similar names but meet different guests’ requirements.
Check the full product name and current pack label, as well as the can count, before placing the order.
Brand and flavour references
These examples describe specific drinks listed by Tesco Groceries, not every product made by each brand.
Coca-Cola
Tesco Groceries lists Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Zero Caffeine in 24 × 330ml cans.
- Both listings give 0g sugars per 330ml can.
- The standard Zero Sugar listing includes caffeine flavouring; choose the specifically named Zero Caffeine variant when avoiding caffeine.
Pepsi
Tesco Groceries lists standard Pepsi MAX and Pepsi MAX No Caffeine as separate 24-can cola packs.
- Both checked listings give 0g sugars per 330ml can.
- Standard Pepsi MAX includes caffeine. The No Caffeine listing carries a source-of-phenylalanine warning; check the current label if ingredients matter to your guests.
Fanta
Fanta Orange is a 24 × 330ml orange-flavoured alternative to cola listed by Tesco Groceries.
- Its flavour gives a group a different choice from cola.
- The checked Fanta Orange listing gives 15g sugars per 330ml can; compare the exact label if sugar content affects the choice.
Dr Pepper
Tesco Groceries lists a Dr Pepper 330ml 24-pack as another flavour option.
- Check the exact pack’s ingredient and nutrition labels before choosing it for a sugar or caffeine requirement.
Joybuy multipack options
These single-flavour 24-can options cover cola, lemonade, apple and orange choices for a takeaway group. Check the current product label for any ingredient or caffeine requirement.
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Pepsi Max Caffeine Free 24 × 330ml
A cola option for guests who want a pack labelled caffeine-free. Check the current sugar and ingredient information too if either affects their choice.
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Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 24 × 330ml
This gives the group individual zero-sugar cola cans. The standard Zero Sugar variant contains caffeine, so choose a specifically labelled caffeine-free product if that is needed.
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7 Up Lemonade Zero 24 × 330ml
A lemonade-flavoured choice if some guests do not want cola. Confirm the current pack’s sugar, caffeine and ingredient wording when selecting it for a particular requirement.
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Tango Apple Sugar-Free 24 × 330ml
An apple-flavoured, sugar-free-labelled alternative for guests who would rather not have cola. If caffeine avoidance matters, check the wording on the current pack.
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Tango Orange 24 × 330ml
An orange-flavoured option to serve alongside cola or other flavours. Check its current nutrition and caffeine information if guests have specific requirements; do not assume orange drinks share the same formulation.
Questions about takeaway drinks
How many drinks are in a 24 × 330ml tray?
It contains 24 individual 330ml cans, or 7.92 litres in total. The format lets guests take separate cans, but the number of trays to buy depends on your group.
Does zero sugar mean caffeine-free?
No. Tesco Groceries lists caffeine in standard Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Pepsi MAX, despite listing 0g sugars per 330ml for both. If a guest avoids caffeine, choose a variant explicitly labelled caffeine-free and check the exact pack.
How should I compare Fanta Orange with Fanta Orange Zero?
Start with the exact nutrition panels rather than assuming the two orange drinks have the same sugar content. Tesco Groceries lists 15g sugars per 330ml can for Fanta Orange; confirm the Zero tray’s current figures and availability before choosing between them.
What should I do with the empty cans?
Recycle Now advises emptying and rinsing drink cans. Check your local collection guidance for how to put them out for recycling.