Mintia Breeze – Clear Yogurt
Mintia is a pretty big deal in Japan, and it’s one of my favourite “mint” brands. I put mint in quotations because the exact definition of a mint will vary depending on who you ask.…
Category: Asia
Meiji – Poifull Drink Mix
This is an interesting mix, to put it mildly. Perhaps it’s because I’m old now, but this mix isn’t particularly my jam. Soda flavoured snacks seem a bit excessive to me, given that most sodas…
Hi-Chew – Peach to Pineapple Transformation
The transformation gimmick is one that always looks really cool on paper but is very difficult to actually execute. The only reason I can confidently say this is different from the doubles or duo line…
Hi-Chew – Strong Strawberry
Some products try to do a glow up and use it as marketing to try and sell you a more expensive product. In this particular case they are trying to make the case that this…
Tirol Chocolate – Mixed Fruit Jelly
I am the occasional enjoyer of fruit in chocolate. I can’t say I’m as thrilled at the concept of fruit flavoured chocolate, but it does intrigue me. Sometimes that’s all it takes to compel me…
Cheeza Crackers – Peppered Double Cheese
While I’m sure they fit the definition of what a cracker constitutes, I tend to think of them more as something else. I can’t quite find a single word to describe it, but it’s along…
Tirol Chocolate – Melon Pan
For those who are unfamiliar with what melon pan is, it’s a very popular classic baked good in Japan. It’s called melon pan because the outside of the bun ends up looking somewhat like a…
Black Thunder – Hokkaido Melon
I’ve had a lot of melon flavoured chocolate in my time, and in a weird way it somehow works. I can’t explain it, but it just works. Maybe it’s the combination of dairy and the…
Pretz – Crispy Scallop and Soy Sauce
It’s starting to seem like Pretz is using their crispy variety more for premium flavours. I’m not quite sure why that is – maybe they think the more delicate and dainty sticks have an air…
Lotte – Caramel Liqueur Chocolate
I swear I’m not an alcoholic. I know it may seem that way given how many liqueur chocolates I’ve had but it’s purely for science. Yes, for knowledge purposes only. It’s not like I enjoy…