Sprite is a lemon-lime flavored soft drink created by The Coca-Cola Company. It originated in Germany in the 1920s and was introduced in the US in 1961 to compete with 7-Up. Sprite contains carbonated water, citric acid, sugar, and sodium citrate and has 140 calories per can. It is caffeine-free and known for its crisp, clean taste. Sprite's brand personality is portrayed as honest, straightforward, and refreshing without pretension. In India, Sprite's taglines have focused on being a basic thirst quencher without unnecessary additions. It targets all age groups and socioeconomic classes and positions itself as an authentic soft drink.