There are a lot of causes to like this cult beverage.
While you consider a Japanese comfort retailer, a big-name chain like Lawson, Household Mart or 7-Eleven would possibly come to thoughts however for a lot of locals, there’s nothing fairly just like the appeal of a smaller chain like Seicomart.
Born in Hokkaido within the ’70s, Seicomart continues to be predominantly restricted to the prefecture, however the chain has additionally expanded into the mainland of Honshu, with shops in Saitama and Ibaraki prefectures. That’s nice information for followers of the chain like our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma, who’s inside simple driving distance of a department in Ibaraki, as he will get to really feel like he’s taking a visit to Hokkaido with out even leaving the mainland.
The massive benefit of visiting a Seicomart is the unique merchandise that fly the flag for the northern island of Hokkaido, and on his most up-to-date go to to the chain, Masanuki got here throughout one which’s been inflicting a stir on-line.
▼ “Nomu Choco Mint“
“Nomu” means “to drink”, and with this being a choc-mint ice cream-flavoured beverage, it’s mentioned to be like consuming an ice cream. Making it much more particular is the truth that it accommodates “hakka” (Japanese mint) grown in Takinoue, Hokkaido, a city that’s also referred to as “the village of perfume” because of its flourishing wooden and herb industries.
▼ Takinoue has been cultivating Japanese peppermint for over 100 years and accounts for about 90 p.c of the nation’s manufacturing.
Seicomart’s Choco Mint Ice Cream is a cult product cherished for its flavour and homegrown heritage, and followers have been raving in regards to the new drinkable model ever because it was launched on the finish of June.
▼ The drink provides you a similar refreshing flavour because the ice cream, however you don’t have to fret about it melting in the summertime warmth.
Hakka is completely different to different sorts of mint in that it’s much less bitter and extra candy however accommodates a a lot larger quantity of menthol, which supplies it a robust kick that hits you behind the eyes, jolting you awake whenever you’re feeling torpid.
▼ Would this drink ship that very same kick?
▼ Sure!!!
The extraordinary cooling sensation of mint hit Masanuki’s throat, making it tingle and sending his blood dashing round his physique, reaching the again of his eyes to clear his imaginative and prescient and his thoughts. The flavour of mint was quickly adopted by cream and milky chocolate, calming him with mellow sweetness and leaving a refreshing, elegant aftertaste.
▼ When you’re a choc-mint lover, that is the drink to quench your thirst this summer season.
This drink superbly showcases the flavour and power of hakka, combining it with high-quality milk and cream from Toyotomi City, the biggest dairy-producing area in Hokkaido. It’s just like the style of Hokkaido in a cup, and Masanuki extremely recommends attempting it, maybe with one of many chain’s epic egg sandwiches on the facet as properly.
Associated: Seicomart location finder, Seicomart “Takinoue Japanese Mint”
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