Guarana - the alternative to coffee?
I realise that I have not mentioned this soft drink which seems to be specific to Brazil. It certainly has a very special taste and is probably one of those 'love it' or 'hate it' drinks. It is made from an Amazonian fruit and the websites claim all sorts of health benefits from drinking it, despite its caffeine-like effects.

It is a drink that Brazilians really miss when living abroad and I have to say that as soon as I arrive in Brazil I always want to taste it again straight away - as you certainly can't get it in England, although according to the internet information I have looked at you can now get it in Spain and Portugal.