This is the Ito En x Nippon Yell Ehime Kiwi, featuring 1% juice from kiwifruit grown in Ehime Prefecture.

The beverage presented with a translucent pale yellow hue. Aroma opened with the tangy, slightly green profile of fresh kiwifruit.

Initial contact delivered a clear kiwifruit note with moderate, rounded sweetness. Through the mid-palate, juiciness developed alongside a firm line of tangy acidity, giving the profile lift without sharpness. The structure remained linear, with the kiwifruit intensity building gradually towards the finish. At the finish, a faint saline edge appeared, subtle but perceptible, clearing the palate and preventing any build-up. The aftertaste was clean, with no astringency or lingering sweetness.

In comparison to the Asahi Mitsuya Two Kinds of Kiwi, this was notably more tart and less sweet, with a non-carbonated structure that allowed the kiwifruit profile to read more directly. The fruit expression here carried greater clarity and vibrancy, without interference from carbonation or added sweetness.

Overall, a fruit beverage with a linear, vibrant kiwifruit profile, higher acidity, and a light, still mouthfeel, resulting in a restrained and palate-clearing structure.

This Ito En x Nippon Yell Ehime Kiwi contained 500 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.