This is the Asahi Calpis Blend Premium Strawberry, containing 10% ripe strawberry juice, Amaou strawberry extract from Fukuoka Prefecture, and syrup from Ichigosan strawberries from Saga Prefecture.

The beverage had a pastel pink hue and a mellow, sweet-tangy aroma reminiscent of strawberry and drinking yoghurt. When consumed chilled, it delivered an immediate, rich, and full-bodied strawberry flavour that contrasted with its more subdued aroma. The slightly viscous mouthfeel coated the palate, with the strawberry flavour opening on a refined sweetness before developing gentle dairy notes from the Calpis base mid-sip. In the second half of each sip, the bright, juicy acidity of strawberry emerged, adding lift and freshness while deepening the sweetness into the finish, followed by a clean aftertaste.

Overall, this beverage showcased the fruit exceptionally well, capturing the refined sweetness of Ichigosan and the balanced sweetness-acidity profile of Amaou. The strawberry flavour was natural and avoided veering into jam-like territory, maintaining a sense of freshness and clarity throughout. It is worth seeking out for those who appreciate a well-balanced, fruit-forward drink.

This Asahi Calpis Blend Premium Strawberry contained 430 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.