Is Paeroa a fruit?
Lemon & Paeroa, also known as L&P, is a sweet soft drink manufactured in New Zealand….Lemon & Paeroa.
| Lemon & Paeroa on sale in Shanghai | |
|---|---|
| Type | Soft drink |
| Introduced | 1907 |
| Colour | Pale, light yellow |
| Flavour | Lemon and sugary |
What does Lemon and Paeroa taste like?
As a contrast to our regular lemon flavored beverages in the US, L&P has what I would describe as a “lemon bitters” flavor. The soda is fairly dry and leaves a mineral-like aftertaste in your mouth (there’s an ingredient called “mineral salts” on the label).
How did Paeroa get its name?
Paeroa means “a long low ridge of hills”, apparently a description of the Coromandel Range. At first Paeroa was part of the Thames County. In 1885 it became the Paeroa riding of the Ohinemuri County and on 1 April 1915 was created a borough.
What is Paeroa famous for?
Paeroa is the self-proclaimed Antiques Capital of New Zealand and home to the therapeutic spring water which, mixed with lemon, is what we know today as the drink Lemon & Paeroa (or L&P) “World Famous in New Zealand.”
Who discovered Paeroa?
The area was originally settled by Ngāti Hako, and by Ngāti Tamaterā from the 1600s. Captain James Cook explored the Waihou River in 1779, taking a long-boat up as far as Netherton, just a couple of miles from where the town of Paeroa was built 100 years on.
Where does lemon and Paeroa drink come from?
A bottle of L&P. Lemon & Paeroa, also known as L&P, is a sweet soft drink manufactured in New Zealand. Created in 1907, it was traditionally made by combining lemon juice with carbonated mineral water from the town of Paeroa, but is now owned and manufactured by multi-national Coca-Cola. Lemon & Paeroa is a popular drink in New Zealand.
Where is L & P Lemon and Paeroa made?
L&P itself is now made by Coca-Cola in Auckland, on the same production line as the company’s other beverages. However, there is a giant L&P bottle in Paeroa near the site where the product was originally manufactured.
When did lemon and Paeroa win an award?
Lemon & Paeroa had the distinction of winning the British Bottlers Institute Diploma of Excellence award in 1969. The product was the only entry from outside the British Isles to win such an award.
Where did grey and Menzies make Paeroa and lemon?
Grey and Menzies Limited operated a flourishing company and in 1926 built a new factory in Station Road, Paeroa, to produce everyday lines of aerated waters, but not “Paeroa and Lemon” which was distributed from their Auckland factory. The raw water in large barrels was sent by boat to the Auckland factory.