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Buzz Feed
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
30 Odd Matcha-Flavored Things That Went Viral And Left Us Wondering… Why?
Matcha-Flavored Sparkling Water Popped up all over TikTok and left people regretting their impulse buy. Sweet, fizzy, bitter — please pick a struggle. Matcha-Flavored Instant Oatmeal It went viral for looking like Shrek's swamp and tasting even worse. One user said they'd rather skip breakfast. Matcha-Flavored Almonds Not sure how much more healthy you can make almonds but this invention definitely proved me wrong. You could even say it's Matcha Butter TikTokers spread it on toast and looked visibly stressed at the first bite. Others stated they enjoyed using it during the cooking process for some extra flavor. Matcha-Flavored Yogurt Chips These got popular as a 'healthy snack,' and tons of individuals start making them at home with ease! Matcha Ice Cream Finally, something that tastes somewhat edible. As soon as the matcha bandwagon started, the ice cream industry really took advantage of it. Matcha Cheese Fries Someone drizzled matcha sauce over fries and called it fusion. The result? Fries that tasted like sweet potatoes' weird cousin. Matcha Gummy Bears So cute, so green, so… why does it taste like garden dirt? The internet surprisingly gave this one a hard pass. Matcha Cotton Candy If I was handed green cotton candy and it didn't taste like green apple I would be demanding for a refund. The internet hyped matcha cotton candy for the aesthetic but no one finished the whole thing. Matcha-Flavored Pasta Yea, I think I'll just stick to my basic chicken alfredo instead. Matcha Boba Now this was the move. Two highly praised Asian-based drinks had a baby and took the internet by storm. This one has my stamp of approval. Matcha Donuts Half of the taste testers loved it and the other half wanted to fight the baker. Personally, I'm a fan. Matcha Instant Coffee Someone really thought this combo was genius. Reviews said it tasted like 'dirty water with a caffeine kick.' Matcha Mochi Soft on the outside, sweet inside, and the internet was addicted. Matcha Energy Drink It's like Red Bull but earthy. Most people drank half the can and tapped out. Matcha-Flavored Jerky Tea + dried meat = a collab absolutely no one asked for. People on said it was 'an experience' (but no one specified if it was in a good way). Matcha Soft Serve One word: yes. Matcha Pocky Not like Pocky needed any more flavors to add to their product line but this one was worth the hype. Matcha Popcorn This went viral as a 'healthier' movie snack but people mostly said it tasted like licking a plant. Matcha Burgers Green buns, green sauce, green everything. Honestly, no burger should taste like a tea ceremony. Matcha Pizza Dessert pizza, but make it chaos. It looked like a fever dream and tasted like sugar overload with a side of confusion. Matcha Coca-Cola People were so hyped to try it, but most said it tasted like if soda and tea had a messy breakup. Matcha Mac & Cheese It's giving radioactive sludge. The internet tried it and immediately said, 'That's enough matcha experiments.' Matcha Wasabi Oreos Whoever greenlit this was clearly in their villain era. The combo had taste-testers questioning all their life choices. Matcha Beer Looks like pond water, hits like regret. It went viral because everyone had to try it once, and that one time was the only time. Matcha Spam Spam fans and matcha fans united…in fear. People said it tasted like salty grass and honestly, that's enough internet for today. Matcha Pringles One bite and your brain short-circuits trying to figure out if you're eating a chip or sipping a latte. A decent amount of individuals stated that it would be a suitable pregnancy craving though. Matcha Ramen Green soup, green noodles, green confusion. The reviews were mostly 'cool to look at, don't want to eat it again.' Matcha Toothpaste Nothing gives you a wake-up call more than brushing your morning latte on you teeth. If you try this one out, don't tell your dentist. Matcha Fried Chicken Imagine biting into crispy chicken and getting a hit of bitter green tea. People on TikTok tried it and couldn't decide if it was gourmet or a war crime.


Time Out
04-06-2025
- Climate
- Time Out
Mint chocolate is trending in Tokyo right now
As the weather starts to warm up, Japan goes into a mint chocolate craze, where you'll find this seasonal flavour in everything from ice cream and chocolate to drinks and cookies. Perhaps it's the feeling that mint is refreshing and can help cool you down from the heat. Whatever the reason, mint chocolate is a warm weather highlight in Tokyo that you can't miss. Here are some of the lip-smacking mint chocolate treats we've discovered at our local snack shops and convenience stores to get us through the season. 7-Eleven choco mint moko cream puff This chocolate mint cream puff features chewy cocoa dough filled with refreshing mint cream dotted with chocolate flakes. The cream puff is surprisingly not too sweet, making it a nice treat to enjoy any time of the day. ¥216 7-Eleven choco mint premium waffle cone This summer, 7-Eleven is launching a line-up of new chocolate mint ice cream treats, but we're hooked on this classic waffle cone. Packed with crunchy chocolate chips and a refreshing mint-chocolate balance, it's the perfect cool-down treat. ¥289 Choco Mint Gari Gari Kun A classic Tokyo treat, Gari Gari Kun ice pops always have seasonal offerings, and we can't get enough of the mint chocolate version that's made a comeback to our konbini freezers. The phrase gari gari is actually an onomatopoeia for a hard, firm crunch. The centre of this popsicle is filled with small ice bits – kind of like the ice in a snow cone – laced with chocolate pieces. Expect a refreshing mouthfeel from the mint. You'll find this ice cream bar at convenience and grocery stores. ¥184 Choco Mint Pocky Love Pocky snacks? You should grab this limited-edition, seasonal Pocky flavour. The chocolate mint version features fragrant cocoa pretzels wrapped in a green minty coating. Stock up while you can at your local konbini or grocery store. ¥222 Parlor Vinefru Ginza chocolate mint shaved ice Ginza's popular kakigori joint Parlor Vinefru is now offering their famous kakigori on the fourth floor of Miyashita Park in Shibuya, where you can try a number of seasonal flavours including this tempting mint chocolate variety. The shaved ice is topped off with a healthy dollop of mint chocolate cream courtesy of Namakuri, a sweets brand renowned for their decadent fresh whipped cream served in clear cans. ¥1,200 Lindt cracking chocolate mint drink The viral cracking chocolate drink from TikTok has finally landed in Tokyo, and you can try it at Lindt cafés with a new mint chocolate twist. The drink features a refreshing mint chocolate base and is topped with a piece of Lindt's new dark mint chocolate made with peppermint oil from Kitami in Hokkaido. The 'cracking' comes from a layer of dark chocolate lining the inside of the cup – give it a squeeze and the chocolate breaks into the drink, adding extra texture. ¥898 Chocolate Mint Baskin Robbins Chocolate Chocolate mint is undoubtedly one of Baskin Robbin's most popular ice cream flavours and you can now have it in candy form with these new Baskin Robbins mint chocolate bites. The candies are filled with a minty cream with bits of crunchy chocolate and covered in a milk chocolate coating. The best way to eat them? Pop them in the fridge or freezer to make the filling even more refreshing when eaten. You can pick these chocolates up at convenience stores. ¥216 Papabubble chocolate mint series Mint chocolate fiends will not want to miss Papabubble's chocolate mint series, which reappears every spring-summer. This year, you can enjoy a range of candies including a choco mint toothbrush candy (¥1,000), crunchy chocolate mint candies (¥780) and the ever-popular chocolate mint nuts (¥1,750) featuring almonds coated in two layers of chocolate and praline. You can pick these treats up at Papabubble stores across Japan as well as online. Café de Crié mint chocolate Sorbege Café de Crié's popular mint chocolate frappe is returning this summer. It's made with an original mint milk ice cream which took the café two years to develop. To jazz it up this season, the frappe is topped with two crunchy types of chocolate, allowing you to maximise the chocolatey flavour with every sip. From ¥690 Royce chocolates Royce is known for its decadent nama raw chocolates which melt in your mouth and come in countless flavours. This summer, the brand is releasing a special chocolate mint version featuring a layer of refreshing mint stacked on top of some bittersweet cacao. A box of 20 pieces can be ordered online from June 4. ¥1,215
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Glico's latest durian-flavoured Pocky, now available in Singapore, sparks thorny discussion
SINGAPORE – Japanese food manufacturing company Ezaki Glico Co has been expanding its range of offerings over the years, but a new flavour of its famed Pocky snack appears to have sparked a thorny discussion among foodies. The flavour? Durian. The creamy fruit with its spiky exterior is native to South-east Asia and is well-loved in the region, earning it the title of 'The King of Fruits'. However, not all are fond of the fruit – the durian-averse have described it as tasting like puke or expired custard. The durian-flavoured Pocky snack was reportedly launched in Thailand in late 2024 and can now be found in local stores. According to supermarket chain FairPrice's website, it costs $13.90 for a bundle of 10 boxes weighing 25g each. Regular flavours like chocolate and strawberry cost about $1.40 for an individual 45g box. The snack can also be bought online via Shopee, with listings pricing it at up to $4.90 a box and $20.60 for a bundle. The durian Pocky has seen a mixed bag of reactions. Some have said they cannot get enough of it, while others have expressed an intense dislike. Several foodies, taking their first bite of the snack, shared their unfiltered and immediate thoughts on TikTok. 'It's not too sweet, and it really tastes like durian,' said one person. Praising the taste, another remarked: 'I wish I'd bought more.' Another netizen on Threads described the durian-flavoured Pocky sticks as tasting 'heavenly'. But others were not convinced. One Reddit user said: 'They managed to make it taste like (how) durian smells, rather than how it tastes.' Another, admitting that he or she has never tried durian, said the snack tasted cheesy and had a garlic aftertaste. In the past, Glico has introduced unique flavours of its Pocky snack such as the limited-edition Baked Cheesecake flavour, the US-exclusive peppermint flavour and the Sakura flavour. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here


New Paper
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
Glico's latest durian-flavoured Pocky, now available in Singapore, sparks thorny discussion
Japanese food manufacturing company Ezaki Glico Co has been expanding its range of offerings over the years, but a new flavour of its famed Pocky snack appears to have sparked a thorny discussion among foodies. The flavour? Durian. The creamy fruit with its spiky exterior is native to South-east Asia and is well-loved in the region, earning it the title of 'The King of Fruits'. However, not all are fond of the fruit - the durian-averse have described it as tasting like puke or expired custard. The durian-flavoured Pocky snack was reportedly launched in Thailand late last year and can now be found in local stores. According to the NTUC FairPrice website, the snack costs $13.90 for a bundle of 10 boxes weighing 25g each while the usual flavours like chocolate and strawberry cost about $1.40 for an individual 45g box. The snack can also be purchased online via Shopee, with listings pricing it at up to $4.90 per box and $20.60 for a bundle. The durian Pocky flavour has seen a mixed bag of reactions. Some have said they cannot get enough of it, while others have expressed an intense dislike. Several foodies, taking their first bite of the snack, shared their unfiltered and immediate thoughts on TikTok. "It's not too sweet, and it really tastes like durian," said one person. Praising the taste, another said: "I wish I'd bought more." Another netizen on Threads described the durian-flavoured Pocky sticks as tasting "heavenly". But others were not convinced. "They managed to make it taste like durian smells, rather than how it tastes," said one Reddit user. Another, admitting that they have never actually tried durian, said the snack tasted cheesy and had a garlic aftertaste. Glico has in the past introduced other unique flavours of its Pocky snack such as the limited-edition Baked Cheesecake flavour, the US-exclusive peppermint flavour and the Sakura flavour.

Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Glico's latest durian-flavoured Pocky, now available in Singapore, sparks thorny discussion
In Singapore, a bundle of 10 of the durian-flavoured Pocky snack can be found at NTUC FairPrice stores for $13.90. PHOTO: NTUC FAIRPRICE SINGAPORE - Japanese food manufacturing company Ezaki Glico Co has been expanding its range of offerings over the years, but a new flavour of its famed Pocky snack appears to have sparked a thorny discussion among foodies. The flavour? Durian. The creamy fruit with its spiky exterior is native to South-east Asia and is well-loved in the region, earning it the title of ' The King of Fruits '. However, not all are fond of the fruit – the durian-averse have described it as tasting like puke or expired custard. The durian-flavoured Pocky snack was reportedly launched in Thailand late last year and can now be found in local stores. According to the NTUC FairPrice website , the snack costs $13.90 for a bundle of 10 boxes weighing 25g each while the usual flavours like chocolate and strawberry cost about $1.40 for an individual 45g box. The snack can also be purchased online via Shopee, with listings pricing it at up to $4.90 per box and $20.60 for a bundle . The durian Pocky flavour has seen a mixed bag of reactions. Some have said they cannot get enough of it, while others have expressed an intense dislike. Several foodies, taking their first bite of the snack, shared their unfiltered and immediate thoughts on TikTok. 'It's not too sweet, and it really tastes like durian,' said one person. Praising the taste, another said: 'I wish I'd bought more.' Another netizen on Threads described the durian-flavoured Pocky sticks as tasting 'heavenly'. But others were not convinced. 'They managed to make it taste like durian smells, rather than how it tastes,' said one Reddit user. Another, admitting that they have never actually tried durian, said the snack tasted cheesy and had a garlic aftertaste. Glico has in the past introduced other unique flavours of its Pocky snack such as the limited-edition Baked Cheesecake flavour, the US-exclusive peppermint flavou r and the Sakura flavour . Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.