This is the Asahi Calpis Fresh Squeeze Lemon Lassi, a cultured milk beverage combining Calpis with 1% lemon juice.
The beverage presented with an opaque white hue. Aroma opened with zesty lemon notes over a tart, Greek yoghurt-like base.
Initial contact delivered the rounded, mellow sweetness characteristic of Calpis, alongside a smooth, lightly creamy mouthfeel. Through the mid-palate, vibrant lemon notes emerged, capturing the brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice without tasting artificial. The initial sweetness transitioned into a lemon-forward sourness, with soft yoghurt notes providing a mellow dairy backdrop without excessive heaviness. A palate-coating viscosity lingered before clearing into a crisp, clean aftertaste, making for a refreshing finish.
Overall, a cultured milk beverage progressing from mellow sweetness to vibrant lemon sourness, with a smooth, coating texture balanced by a crisp finish, resulting in a refreshing, lemon-forward profile.
This Asahi Calpis Fresh Squeeze Lemon Lassi contained 480 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia, in 2026.