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May 15, 2018

Clear latte with zero caffeine and light on the calories

Clear latte with zero caffeine and light on the calories photo 

Japan has a crazy weird obsession with clear drinks at the moment. They even featured some of the things like apple tea on a TV show I saw. Of course, the famous people around the table each took a taste and told the world how delicious and refreshing each sip was. But, even though I have seen them in vending machines and in grocery stores, I never thought to get one. That was until this one in particular caught my eye. Clear latte with zero caffeine and light on the calories. What kind of a magic drink could this be??Clear latte with zero caffeine and light on the calories photo


So, I poured myself a glass to enjoy the novelty of it and hoped for the best when it came to the taste. I shared it with a friend and she came to the same conclusion. The look of it was so crisp and clear it must be a great drink to have on a hot summery day.


We were seriously disappointed.


I mean, I knew it was nothing but artificial flavoring, so I wasn't expecting to be amazed by the flavor, but I was hoping for... more flavor. It tasted like a coffee flavored candy that someone melted into a glass of water. I don't even know how they were trying to pass this off as a latte. I have had scented pens that reminded me more of milk than this drink. And the worst part was how dry it left my mouth after having it. The more I drank, the more I needed a real glass of water. Far from refreshing. If I am so desperate for a non-caffeinated beverage that is clear and low in calories, I think I will just have a lovely glass of water next time.


Clear latte with zero caffeine and light on the calories photo

Two thumbs down. My friend didn't even finish her glass and the rest of the bottle sits in the fridge waiting until I get a chance to prank someone. All I know is that I don't want it.

edthethe

edthethe

American step mom with beautiful Brazilian babies. Raising them in Japan. I'm a crafter too


1 Comment

  • genkidesu

    on Jun 16

    Just got this to try myself and I'm also not impressed! It smelled okay but tastes crazy artificial and chemical-ish...although what can I expect from a clear latte I suppose!