Every summer, our reporter Anji Tabata frequents her local convenience store for iced lattes. However, she recently discovered a product that surpasses her cold coffee fix: Caffe Latte Shaved Ice.
Released this month and priced at 213 yen, this new frozen coffee treat at 7-Eleven is touted as “a new type of ice cream that allows you to enjoy the taste of a cafe latte.”
Packaged in a bottle, this ice cream is consumed directly from the tube by gripping the top knob and pulling it up. The new ice cream’s popularity has caused it to sell out frequently, prompting Anji to buy a couple whenever it’s in stock. She claims it’s quickly becoming her favorite way to cool down during the summer heat. Here are her five reasons why it’s so amazing:
1. Refreshing Aftertaste and Perfect Sweetness-Bitterness Balance
The subtle sweetness of the ice cream is perfectly suited to adult tastes, allowing the flavor, aroma, and slight bitterness of coffee to shine. The clean and refreshing aftertaste ensures that you’re less likely to become thirsty, a common issue for Anji after consuming regular ice cream.
2. Unique Fluffy Texture
Unlike many frozen treats that are hard straight out of the freezer, this ice cream boasts a light and fluffy texture. Classified as a shaved ice dessert, it retains some crunchy ice pieces that contrast beautifully with the light airiness, melting pleasingly on the tongue.
3. Clean Hands and Cooling Effect
A significant advantage of this bottled ice cream is that your hands stay clean even if it starts to melt, avoiding any drips. Additionally, you can use the ice cream package to cool your skin by pressing it onto hot spots on your body, providing both internal and external relief from the heat.
4. Satisfying Amount
Each package contains 190 milliliters of shaved ice, a generous amount that fills you up more effectively than a cup of coffee. Despite this, it remains light on the palate and the belly, leaving your whole body feeling satisfied.
5. Low-Calorie Content
Surprisingly, each serving contains only 172 kilocalories. Given that ice cream typically has around 200 kilocalories per 100 grams, this treat is relatively low in calories while still being delicious and filling.
So there you have it — five reasons why this new 7-Eleven treat is worth trying. If you love ice cream and coffee, this creamy shaved ice dessert will meet all your expectations, especially on a scorching summer day.
