Ribena, the blackcurrant of British childhood

Blackcurrant, English style

Ribena is a British brand created in the 1930s. With its purple label and blackcurrant flavour, it's the quintessential childhood drink in the UK, the one served at snack time, picnics, or in the school cafeteria. It's a concentrated syrup: you pour a small amount into a glass and top it up with water.

The bottles

• The classic Ribena Blackcurrant, in 850 ml.
• No added sugar, in 850 ml.

In winter, many Britons drink it with hot water, as a comforting drink.

See the Instant Drinks section.