When summertime hits in Japan, people like to eat watermelons. This year is no exception, with lots of new cute desserts and drinks with watermelon designs coming out everyday. Today, we’re going to take a look at 5 you should look out for!
Starbucks – “Shaken Watermelon & Passion Tea”
The first on the list is the “Shaken Watermelon & Passion Tea”, a new drink released on June 28th from STARBUCKS®TEAVANA™ as part of their new line up. The instant you take a sip it’s like biting into a freshly sliced watermelon, leaving your throat quenched and refreshed as if it’s been restored. This is the perfect drink in the height of summer!
For full details, see: Juicy watermelon beverage to become Starbucks’“summer drink!” “Shaken Watermelon and Passion Tea” will be released soon!
■Information
“Shaken Watermelon & Passion Tea”
Short ¥390 Tall ¥430 Grande ¥470 Venti® ¥510
Prices listed are the base price (tax-excluded)
■Available: Wednesday June 28, 2017～Thursday August 31, 2017
■Location: Select Starbucks stores around Japan.
※Sales will end once all have been sold.
MINISTOP – “HALOHALO Suika”
Next on the menu is from MINISTOP’s popular “HALOHALO” series. The jelly on top is designed to look just like a watermelon and contains real pieces of watermelon to give it that refreshing fruity flavour. Everything about this dessert is cute, it looks like the real thing!
For full details, see: The main desert of summer! “HALOHALO Suika” that tastes like and looks like water melon was released!
■Information
“HALOHALO Suica”
Price: ￥320 (tax included)
Sales will begin at outlets from June 16th and will be available at all stores from June 23rd.
MINISTOP Official Website: http://www.ministop.co.jp
Wicked Snow Harajuku – “Wicked Watermelon & Melon”
Wicked Snow, a popular shaved ice café in Harajuku, is introducing a limited-time summer menu at their shop. This melt-in-the-mouth, fluffy shaved ice is gorgeously topped with tasty watermelon and melon pieces! This is the best shaved ice to enjoy during summer as it contains not one, but two fruits.
■Information
“Wicked Watermelon & Melon”
Price: ￥1,500
Available: Saturday July 1, 2017～Thursday August 31, 2017
Sold at Wicked Snow Harajuku: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1306/A130601/13207127/
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Granita – “Watermelon Granita”
Now you can actually drink watermelon with this original granita. The peach and melon flavoured bottom looks just like the skin of a watermelon, and the crunchy chocolate brownie pieces mixed into the drink take on the appearance of watermelon seeds to make it that much more authentic.
For full details, see: Colour your summer with “Granita” – the Italian shaved ice dessert brought to you by Segafredo! ♡
■Information
Rainbow Granita ¥600
Watermelon Granita ¥540
Super Lemon Granita ¥540
Available: Tuesday July 4, 2017～Monday August 7, 2017
※Sales will end once all have been sold.
Location: Available at Segafredo Zanetti Espresso stores around Japan
※Please note that some stores may not stock this item.
Official Homepage: http://www.segafredo.jp/
AlohaTable – “Watermelon Fair”
If you’re a watermelon lover, then you’ll want to try out something from the Watermelon Fair over at AlohaTable who are serving up fresh watermelon juice, watermelon cocktails, watermelon pho and more. They are photogenic and even refreshing to look at, so you’re sure to cool down just seeing them!
Available: Monday July 10, 2017～Thursday August 31, 2017
Location: “AlohaTable” (Hawaiian Café and Dining) ※Available at select stores.
“Watermelon Cold Pho” is limited to AlohaTable Harajuku, AlohaTable Nakameguro, MANOA AlohaTable (Yokohama), and LUAU AlohaTable (Nagoya)
Official Page: http://www.alohatable.com/news/events/post-49.php
Soaptopia – “Summer Fruits Soap Set”
Lastly, we have a non-food item. But it looks so much like watermelon that you might try taking a bite without thinking! This summer fruits soap set from Soaptopia includes a slice of authentic looking watermelon (Bar Soap Watermelon R2). This item is recommended for people and children who have suffered damage from sunburn. It has a raspberry, chamomile, orange and lime scent. And the seeds are coloured with cocoa! This item also makes for an amazing present to someone.
■Information:
“Soaptopia Summer Fruits Soap Set”
Price: ￥3,150 (wrapping included)
Location: Soaptopia Shinjuku Flags
Soaptopia Website: http://soaptopia.jp
※Sales will end once all have been sold.
Did you enjoy the line-up? There’s plenty of watermelon in all forms out there for you to enjoy, and they’re sure to refresh even by simply looking at them. Enjoy watermelons to the fullest this summer and overcome the scorching heat ♡
Writer: Ellie Howlett
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Related Article: Let us introduce to you, the cute and yummy “Chilly Sweets” to overcome the hot summer! (Part 5)
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