This is the Asahi Calpis Soda Domestic Melon Cream Soda, containing 1% juice from domestic melons.
The beverage was an opaque pastel green hue and emitted a typical Calpis aroma with subtle melon undertones and featured a moderate carbonation. Consumed chilled, fresh notes of green melon greeted the palate with a gentle yet juicy sweetness, followed by the emergence of the Calpis base mid-sip. The yoghurt-like characteristics of the Calpis enhanced the creamy vanilla notes typical of melon cream soda without imparting overt dairy presence while also counterbalancing it with natural acidity, accentuating the refreshing fruity qualities of the melon. As the drink progressed, the tart yoghurt notes of the Calpis subsided, leaving a lingering sweet vanilla melon soda flavour in the finish, with the bubbles providing a palate-cleansing effect for a crisp aftertaste.
Overall, the combination of melon soda with Calpis was a harmonious pairing, with each element enhancing the characteristics of the other. While the use of domestic melons did not change the flavour profile dramatically in comparison to the Asahi Calpis Soda Melon Cream Soda, it remained enjoyable and worth repurchasing.
This Asahi Calpis Soda Domestic Melon Cream Soda contained 500 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2024.