Tang was marketed hard in the 1960s–80s as a vitamin-packed “breakfast drink,” especially famous for being linked to NASA and astronauts (even though astronauts didn’t actually drink it the way the ads implied). You’d mix the powder with cold water, and boom—neon orange citrus explosion.
People usually remember it for:
- That intensely sweet, tangy flavor
- The big green-and-orange canister
- Being pitched as healthy because of vitamin C
- Showing up at breakfast tables, summer camps, and grandma’s house
And yes… by today’s standards it was basically sugar + citrus flavor + vibes 😂
But the nostalgia is undefeated.
If you want a fun fact: Tang still exists today, mostly outside the U.S., and the formula has changed a lot over time.
If you want, I can:
- Date this specific ad
- Break down what was actually in Tang back then
- Compare it to today’s version
- Or just reminisce about other “this was considered healthy” classics 😆
