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.

Caffeine Zero Namacha (カフェインゼロ生茶)

About
Namacha is a brand of bottled green tea sold by Japanese beverage company, Kirin. Namacha was first sold on March, 2000 while the caffeine-less version was sold on April, 2014.
Shown here is the "Caffeine-Zero Namacha". On the label, it is printed that they now use 1.6 times more tea leaves than before and brew the tea at 70°C. It is also claimed on the label that Namacha is the world's first bottled green tea to have less than 0.001g/100ml of caffeine.

Taste
Compared to other bottled green tea brands, Namacha seems to have a smooth, velvety taste and also has a subtlely sweet aftertaste. It's a good drink, but don't expect bottled green tea to taste like freshly brewed green tea; the taste is a little different. The same can be said for other bottled green tea brands as well.
Compared with the normal Namacha, there seems to be no difference in taste.

Ninjin 100

About
Ninjin 100(にんじん100) is a can of 100% carrot juice manufactured by Maruha Nichiro Kitanippon's Furano factory in Furano, Hokkaido. The drink uses carrots produced in Furano and has a bit of lemon inside as well.

Taste
The taste is rich, and is almost "creamy". I've tasted many brands of carrot juice but this one tastes the best.

Health
The drink is healthy as well; it contains 300-1200ug of vitamin A and also contains 4-11mg of beta-Carotene inside.

Note:"Ninjin" means carrot in Japanese.

Gokuri Grapefruit

About
Gokuri Grapefruit is a fruit drink sold by Japanese beverage company, Suntory, under their "Gokuri" lineup of fruit drinks. It is one of the most popular Gokuri flavors and has been a long-selling item.
The drink used to contain 30% grapefruit juice, but now contains 22% grapefruit juice.

Taste
The drink is sweet and bitter much like when you eat a real grapefruit. The drink also contains fibers from the fruit, which gives the impression like you are drinking a freshly-squeezed grapefruit. Overall, it's a very tasty drink.