Warren Buffett's 48-Year Absence from Water Consumption
Warren Buffett reveals he hasn't consumed water since the 1970s, opting for Cherry Coke instead.
Warren Buffett claims he hasn't had water in nearly five decades.
Buffett prefers Cherry Coke over water, consuming about five cans daily.
He switched from Pepsi to Cherry Coke after 48 years, making it the official beverage at Berkshire Hathaway meetings.
Warren Buffett, the renowned investor, has disclosed that he has not consumed water since the 1970s, relying instead on Cherry Coke to meet his hydration needs. This surprising revelation came from billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman during a recent podcast episode of Equity Mates Investing, where he recounted a dinner with Buffett. During the meal, Ackman offered both still and sparkling water, only to be met with Buffett's polite refusal, stating, 'I haven't had water in 48 years.'
Buffett's preference for soda over water has been a long-standing habit. According to Ackman, he made sure to have Cherry Coke available when Buffett dined at his home years ago. This preference is further supported by British author Glen Arnold, who noted in his book "The Deals of Warren Buffett Volume 2" that the 96-year-old investor consumes approximately five cans of Coke daily. Buffett's beverage choice has evolved; he was a loyal Pepsi drinker for 50 years before switching to Cherry Coke due to a neighbor's suggestion.
In a 2015 interview with Fortune magazine, Buffett stated, "I'm one quarter Coca-Cola," explaining that if he consumes 2,700 calories a day, a quarter of those calories come from Coca-Cola. His son Howard, reflecting on their family life, recalled how Buffett was known as 'Pepsi Warren' during his Pepsi-drinking days. Howard's childhood friend, Jim Ross, reminisced about late-night poker games with Buffett, who would often appear in a bathrobe, enjoying his Pepsi.
The shift in Buffett's beverage choice was notably highlighted during the 1986 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, where he officially named Cherry Coke as the preferred drink for the event, marking the end of his long-standing loyalty to Pepsi. This change not only reflects Buffett's personal preferences but also signifies a broader trend in beverage consumption among influential figures.
As Buffett continues to share insights into his lifestyle choices, his unique approach to hydration raises questions about dietary habits and their impact on health. Observers are keen to see how his beverage choices influence public perception and whether they inspire others to reconsider their own hydration practices.
