This is the Glico Almond Kōka Aromatic Cocoa, featuring 5 g almond per serving.

The beverage presented with an opaque deep brown cocoa hue. Aroma opened with notes of rich cocoa and roasted almond, supported by a gentle confectionery sweetness.

Initial contact delivered a sweet cocoa profile with moderate sweetness, carried by a creamy body that coated the palate without becoming heavy or overly rich. The cocoa immediately conveyed a fuller and more refined chocolate character than a typical hot chocolate beverage, with a depth suggestive of higher-quality chocolate.

Through the mid-palate, the almond component became increasingly apparent. Its roasted nuttiness integrated naturally with the cocoa, creating a flavour combination reminiscent of chocolate-almond confectionery in liquid form. The almond contributed both flavour and structure, tempering the sweetness while adding complexity to the chocolate profile. Texture remained smooth and cohesive throughout, with the creaminess supporting both the cocoa and nut flavours without obscuring either.

Towards the finish, the chocolate and almond notes converged into a balanced nutty cocoa profile. As the liquid receded, a fine grain became perceptible on the palate, though it remained unobtrusive and did not detract from the overall drinking experience. Aftertaste carried lingering notes of roasted almond and rich chocolate, with the nuttiness persisting slightly longer than the cocoa.

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Overall, an almond cocoa beverage with a layered flavour trajectory and cohesive texture integration, resulting in a confectionery-like combination of roasted almond and rich chocolate that remains smooth and highly drinkable.

This Glico Almond Kōka Aromatic Cocoa contained 200 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.