Was that Josta? The inside scoop on Loki's retro soda love
The soda—which was the first energy drink ever mass-produced by a soda company—was only on shelves from 1995 to 1999.

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Mobius and Loki discuss life, death, and villainy over two icy cans of Josta. Photo: Courtesy Of Marvel Studios
Smart, ‘90s-loving eyes may have spotted cans of Josta on Major Mobius’ desk during the premiere episode of the new Disney+ series Loki. But why? The soda—which was famously flush with whatever guaraná is and thus holds the dubious title of being the first energy drink ever mass-produced by a soda company—was only on shelves from 1995 to 1999. As with anything these days, there’s a grassroots campaign to bring it back, but 435 Facebook fans doesn’t a Marvel-endorsed movement make. So what’s the deal with Mobius’ vintage drink? Is guaraná the fuel of the future, or is someone in the prop department just making a deep Black Panther reference?