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Sadiq Khan Reverses on Guaraná After Chilled Cans From Brazil’s First Lady

He attributed his initial dislike to a warm sample, praising the beverage after trying cold cans sent by Rosângela “Janja” Lula da Silva.

Overview

  • On Nov. 30, the London mayor posted an Instagram video calling Guaraná Antarctica “a good drink” after a re-taste.
  • He said his team first gave him the soda at room temperature during the C40 mayors’ gathering in Rio, leading to the “horrible” remark.
  • Khan thanked Janja for sending three cans and appeared in a Brazil jersey as he tried the beverage cold.
  • The new video included a lighthearted reference to a “diplomatic incident” and highlighted Brazilian social-media reactions.
  • In the original tasting clips, he praised items such as brigadeiro, pão de queijo and biscoito de polvilho while panning the warm soda.