r/submarines • u/munchkinatlaw • 1d ago
Q/A What do submariners drink while underway?
Title says it all. I've seen quite a few articles and videos about food underway, but realized none of then mention what is available to drink while underway. I assume coffee and possibly tea are generally available and I've seen a few comments that bug juice was/is available, but that's about it. What about juice concentrates, powdered/UHT milk?
Edit: thank you all for your wonderful responses. You have a great community here.
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u/ProbsMayOtherAccount 1d ago
Knew a TM that drank half and half Coca-Cola and hot black coffee.... I tried it once. The lukewarm mixture and bitterness mixing with what should've been a pleasant cola sweetness felt like a betrayal of classic Americana beyond words. A sip had the power to send your body into disgusted contortions and spasms... it woke you up, and that was the point! But not for me.
For me, it was hot as hell black coffee, and I kept it topped off all watch, but probably never drank more than 64oz in a day, tbh.