Pepsi Strong 5.0GV

About
Pepsi Strong 5.0GV is the world's strongest carbonated Pepsi that was released by Suntory in 2016. The carbonation is so strong that it comes in a reinforced bottle. The drink also has an added characteristic of having more caffeine than regular Pepsi.

Taste
The taste of this cola is just like regular Pepsi, but just with more carbonation.

Honey Lemongina

About
Honey Lemongina is a carbonated lemonade-like drink sold by Suntory. It is based on the original Lemongina which originated in France and is now sold by Suntory. Despite its name, Honey Lemongina not only contains lemon juice but also grapefruit and orange juice.
What makes Honey Lemongina unique is not surprisingly, the honey that it contains.

Taste
The taste of honey is noticeable and the grapefruit and orange juice seems to add depth to the taste unlike regular lemonade. The carbonation is slight but is a nice addition that helps quench thirst. There is a slight bitterness to to the drink as well; perhaps deliberate as it contains lemon peel extract.

Check out our review on the regular Lemongina!

Ito-en Oolong-cha(Oolong Tea Drink)

About
Ito-en's Oolong Tea was first born in 1980, and sold soon after in March 1981 as a canned Oolong Tea drink. It was claimed by Ito-en to be the world's first Oolong tea drink. In 1986, the PET bottle version of the drink was sold, also a world first.

Taste
The taste is surprisingly good and makes for a good refreshment.

Kirin Tropicana Coconut Water

 

About
Kirin Tropicana Coconut Water is a non-carbonated sweetened drink that contains 15% coconut juice. This "renewed" version was first sold on April 21st of 2015, after the previous version was sold on July of 2014.
Kirin Tropicana is a joint venture between Kirin, a famous Japanese brewer and the famous PepsiCo of the United States.

Taste
The taste is smooth and velvety, just like what you would expect from coconut juice. It is a bit sour, compared to regular coconut juice, perhaps due to the citric acid.
Since I've tasted real, 100% coconut juice, I must say that this drink is a bit watery and sour in comparison. However, if you look at it as "coconut water", the wateriness can be justified.

Kirin Tropicana Squeeze - Valencia Orange

About
Tropicana Squeeze Valencia Orange is a carbonated soft drink sold by Kirin-Tropicana, a joint venture between Pepsico, Inc. and Kirin Holdings Company, Limited.
The drink contains 12% Valencia orange juice and uses only sugar as a sweetener.

Taste
The drink is not very sweet and the taste of the orange is not so strong either. It seems that the juice is a bit diluted by the carbonated water. However, this may be good on a hot summer's day where you would want to quench your thirst with something more watery than plain juice.
The carbonation is sufficient and not too strong or weak.

Overall, I would describe it as "orange-flavored carbonated water"; it's just short of being called "carbonated orange juice". See also : Tropicana Squeeze Key Lime.

Zeitaku Yogurina(Yogurt-flavored Water) - An Unexpected Hit! - Taste & Review

About
"Minami Alps Tennensui & Zeitaku Yogurina" (Translation: Southern Alps Natural Water & Gorgeous Yogurina)is a yogurt-flavored water which contains real whey inside. The drink was released on April 14, 2015 by Suntory, a Japanese brewer and beverage company. It is part of Suntory's lineup of "Minami Alps Tennensui"(Southern Alps Natural Water).
The drink contains whey from Hokkaido that is fermented to give it a yogurt-like taste, a hint of mint extract, and mineral water from the Southern Alps of Japan. The drink is sweetened with sugar and honey.

It's transparent but tastes of yogurt

An Unexpected Hit
Upon the release of the yogurt water, the drink instantly became a hit and distribution was promptly ceased 3 days after release because the supply could not keep up with the demand. Distribution was resumed on April 30th.

Taste
The taste, unsurprisingly, is that of yogurt. Despite its transparent appearance, the taste of yogurt is actually quite strong. It is not viscous at all, and feels just like plain water. The sweetness is a little on the excessive side, but just a little.
Overall, it's a nice, very unique drink, but due to the sweetness, I do not think I will buy it for a second time.

For another Suntory hit, visit our, "Lemongina - Does it taste like dirt? - Taste & Review" article.

Kishuu Ume Mix - Kagome Yasai Seikatsu 100

About
Kishuu Ume Mix is a vegetable and fruit juice made by Kagome and is part of their lineup of "Yasai Seikatsu 100" vegetable juices.
The drink uses "Ume"(Japanese apricot) harvested in "Kishuu", a former province that is now mostly Wakayama prefecture, hence the name "Kishuu Ume Mix". On the package it is claimed that they use Nankoubai, a brand of ume grown mainly in Wakayama prefecture. The drink also claims to contain 1000mg of citric acid.

Taste
Although "Kishuu Ume Mix" contains 21 different vegetables which make up 50% of the juice, it's not viscous at all and seems just like fruit juice. The other 50% of the juice is comprised of 3 types of fruit, apples, ume(Japanese apricot), and lemon. The taste of the ume is particularly strong and adds a nice, sour accent to the drink.

The drink is a seasonal drink sold for the summer so it's likely that it will be phased out after the season.

Fruit List
Apple, ume, lemon.

Vegetable List
Carrot, bell pepper, spinach, asparagus, komatsuna, cresson(watercress), pumpkin, red cabbagge, broccoli, petit vert(hybrid between brussel sprouts and kale), beet, red perilla, celery, lettuce, napa cabbage, kale, parsley, eggplant, onion, radish, cabbage.

Kirin Tropicana Squeeze - Key Lime

The drink recommends that you flip
it upside down once before drinking.

About
Tropicana Squeeze Key Lime is a carbonated soft drink sold by Kirin-Tropicana, a joint venture between Pepsico, Inc. and Kirin Holdings Company, Limited.
The drink contains 11% lime juice and uses only sugar as a sweetener.

Taste
The drink is not so sweet and the taste of the key lime is fragrant and strong. The slight bitterness of the zest can also be tasted as well. It tastes natural, and does not taste artificial at all.

Review
Overall, I got the impression of a gourmet drink, a drink you might find in a restaurant or bar, made with freshly squeezed lime. I think it's definitely worth buying for the price.