Oriontimes Newsroom | November 6, 2026
Billionaire investor and business magnate Warren Buffett has reportedly gone 48 years without drinking plain water, relying instead on Coca-Cola and other beverages, according to an account shared by fellow billionaire investor Bill Ackman.
Ackman reportedly recounted the unusual experience during a conversation on the Equity Mates Investing Podcast, explaining that he once offered Buffett still or sparkling water during dinner, only for the legendary investor to decline both options and request Cherry Coke.
According to Ackman's account, when he asked whether Buffett drank water, the 95-year-old investor reportedly responded that he had not consumed water in 48 years.
Buffett's long-standing fondness for Coca-Cola is no secret. The chairman of Berkshire Hathaway has openly discussed his preference for the beverage on several occasions.
In a 2015 interview with Fortune, Buffett disclosed that he consumed multiple servings of Coca-Cola daily, joking about the significant contribution the drink made to his daily calorie intake.
The revelation has renewed public interest in the personal habits of one of the world's most successful investors, whose lifestyle has often attracted attention for its unconventional dietary choices.
However, the reported 48-year water-free claim remains an account attributed to Ackman rather than an independently verified medical or dietary record.
Although Coca-Cola contains water and contributes to fluid intake, nutrition experts generally advise against replacing plain water with sugary beverages as a regular hydration strategy.
Buffett's unusual preference may be an interesting anecdote about the billionaire's lifestyle, but it should not be interpreted as a health recommendation or a formula for longevity.
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