<P> Pepsi was first introduced as `` Brad 's Drink '' in New Bern , North Carolina , United States , in 1893 by Caleb Bradham , who made it at his drugstore where the drink was sold . It was renamed Pepsi - Cola in 1898 after the root of the word `` dyspepsia '' and the kola nuts used in the recipe . The original recipe also included sugar and vanilla . Bradham sought to create a fountain drink that was appealing and would aid in digestion and boost energy . </P>
<P> Pepsi was first introduced as `` Brad 's Drink '' in New Bern , North Carolina , United States , in 1893 by Caleb Bradham , who made it at his drugstore where the drink was sold . It was renamed Pepsi - Cola in 1898 after the root of the word `` dyspepsia '' and the kola nuts used in the recipe . The original recipe also included sugar and vanilla . Bradham sought to create a fountain drink that was appealing and would aid in digestion and boost energy . </P>
what did pepsi used to have in it
what did pepsi used to have in it
kola nuts sugar vanilla
kola nuts sugar vanilla