Hi-Chew Umai-Chew Fizzy Grape Soda
I’m not sure why they decided to put this in a short stick format, with only 7 pieces instead of the usual 12 or so. If I were to guess, it may be a combination…
Category: Japan
Black Thunder – Rum Raisin Butter Sand
Few brands hit it out of the park as much as Black Thunder does, and as consistently. At this point they have reached the top of my favourite brands list, and it has me a…
Toppo – Triple Cheese
Toppo is largely what I consider to be a brand of sweet dairy flavours – things like chocolate, strawberry, cream etc. are usually chocolate or dairy adjacent. This usually works out well but like every…
Hi-Chew – Lemon Lucky Roulette
As usual, I feel the need to clarify that I do not enjoy citrus flavours, and while I can admire that Hi-Chew does it quite well, I don’t particularly care for it. What I do…
Tirol Chocolate – Japan Regional Mix
I’ve tried a few Tirol flavours where they explore regional specialties but they usually came in a single pack with just one flavour. Imagine my surprise when I find one that has not 1, not…
Tirol Chocolate – Retro Maritozzo & Pistachio Dessert
The last product I could get my hands on in the seasonal retro line up that Tirol has is between the years of 2019 to now. If I’m being honest, the only real thing I…
Tirol Chocolate – Retro Tiramisu & Bubble Tea
Next in line of the series of “retro” flavours that Tirol is going after, is bubble tea and tiramisu. This apparently was two big items between 1989 to 2019. While not quite as expansive in…
Tirol Chocolate – Retro Cream Soda & Pudding
It seems these days everyone is caught up in thinking about the good ol’ days, or the way back when. I get it, nostalgia is strong and it’s not always about the product or item,…
Lotte – Tea Royale Brandy Chocolate
I ended up buying a whole bunch of alcoholic chocolates on a whim. Not because I’m an alcoholic. Nay, in fact I generally dislike alcohol enough that I don’t worry about peer pressure and just…
Tirol Chocolate – Winter Chocolate Mix 2023
Admittedly a little on the fashionably late side, is the 2023 version of the Tirol winter mix assortment. While I try to get things done in a timely manner, I am but a humble man…