Comments for Move To Japan So You Can Drink Yogurt Pepsi

Move To Japan So You Can Drink Yogurt Pepsi

2008-10-27T17:58:05Z

Japan is a unique country with an adventurous palate, the perfect place to try out new Pepsi Yogurt flavor, aka "Pepsi White." Reader Danny who sent this in says, "The flavor was quite sweet, and closer to that of 7-UP with some slightly milky tones (not really yogurt, just milk). Overall it was good, if odd." In this concoction, it would appear culinary scientists have discovered found the absolute gastronomical inverse of Crystal Clear Pepsi. Congratulations, Science.

Comment from nuance on 2009-01-01

2009-01-02T02:50:06Z

This is a carbonated version of calpico, a yogurt drink which you can find in most asian markets (next to the ramune... probably).

If you've never had an asian "yogurt" drink, its definitely worth a try. It'll probably be different than what you're expecting.

Comment from pschroeter on 2008-10-28

2008-10-29T00:37:15Z

I miss Coke Blak. I have been able to come close to the flavor by dissolving a little instant coffee and powdered creamer in hot water and adding it to regular Coke, but it makes it fizz up a bit too much.

Comment from xredgambit on 2008-10-28

2008-10-28T07:32:52Z

@Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->:

Josta FTW. I miss it. Pepsi or whoever needs to bring that back.

Comment from SunnyLea on 2008-10-28

2008-10-28T07:28:23Z

@vladthepaler: Ah, other Crystal Pepsi lovers! I miss it so...

Comment from Zach has way too much homework on 2008-10-27

2008-10-28T03:36:29Z

@gc3160 - that homo that u know: Interestingly, Calpis is re-branded as "Calpico" in English-speaking countries because of the similarities to the pronunciation of "cow piss" - so your original reaction/reading isn't uncommon. :)

Comment from hhole on 2008-10-27

2008-10-28T02:33:34Z

I'm not sure this is the same formulation from awhile ago but it seems like the flavor profile scientists at Pepsi never found a mix that could beat Calpico (love the peach and strawberry flavors).

Think I'll go mix a glass up right now!

Comment from civicmon on 2008-10-27

2008-10-28T02:31:33Z

this is pepsi's equivilant of Pocari Sweat or Calpis, both of which are very popular pop drinks sold in Japan. This is identical in description. I don't live in Japan but been there four or five times now and while I don't recall seeing this drink, the description is akin to other popular Japanese pop drinks.

Comment from gc3160.thtuk on 2008-10-27

2008-10-28T02:24:06Z

@satoru: heh...I thought your message said catpiss at first LOL but then I reread it but I was think hmmmm maybe because it sure don't sound very tasty either way. ;)

Comment from itmustbeken on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T21:35:25Z

Can Pepsi Sea Bass be far behind?

Mmm...that's good bass.

Comment from Oranges w/ Cheese on the move on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T21:08:29Z

@Jboy001: Yeah, it tastes similar, but it isn't the same.

You can (or could last time I went) still aquire surge at the Coke factory in Atlanta in their museum.

Comment from LatinoGeek on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T20:58:28Z

@vladthepaler:

Thank you mentioning that. (I was going to write a rant if someone didn't mention it in the comments.)

I used to love Crystal Pepsi.

Comment from darkryd on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T20:35:37Z

...and I just vomited on my keyboard.

ewwwwww.

Comment from changed my name on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T20:33:24Z

@NobleCrayfish: Looks like someone just drank a little bit of it. No worries.

Comment from Git Em SteveDave loves this guy--> on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T20:24:10Z

@Jboy001: It ain't the same. I loved Surge when I worked the graveyard shift at a gas station.

Comment from csdiego on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T20:23:33Z

@ext212: I was just going to mention Yakult. I drank that stuff growing up in South America, and I loved it. I've never seen it here in the US.

Comment from Confuzius on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T20:12:08Z

Yoghurt soda is pretty popular in all of the Middle Eastern grocery stores around here, more so in the Iranian one than the Lebanese one...
Iranian = Persian, so Dugh it is!

I still haven't been brave enough to try it.

Comment from ext212 on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T20:10:10Z

@satoru: Or like Yakult

Comment from ShariC on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T19:52:33Z

@PageMagumbalee: sugar, flavoring, citric acid, preservatives and caffeine

Comment from ShariC on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T19:51:44Z

I just sampled this today and reviewed it in a blog entry. The short version is that it is not like Calpis and is not like Pepsi clear. It is, quite frankly, a mixture of Pepsi and yogurt flavor. It's very strange, but not so vile as to be unpalatable.

(Full review is here if anyone wants details: [japanesesnackreviews.blogspot.com])

Comment from vladthepaler on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T19:49:27Z

I wish they'd bring back Crystal Pepsi.

Comment from Kimaroo - 100% Pure Natural Kitteh on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T19:36:07Z

At first I thought this would be about a new version of Pepsi Clear...

Oh well..

Comment from Anonymous on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T19:29:45Z

I see by the ring of clear liquid at the top that the milky stuff sinks to the bottom when left undisturbed. Does that mean you have to shake this carbonated beverage to properly mix it?

Comment from Jboy001 on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T19:26:21Z

@Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->: Surge is now Vault, so no worries.

Comment from NobleCrayfish on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T19:24:23Z

Is it my imagination or has the drink separated? It appears as if there is a layer of clear liquid at the top of the bottle. If so, how would you be expected to mix it, since shaking a soda is a bad idea?

Comment from ArmyCats on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T19:00:53Z

@PageMagumbalee: Toothpaste? :3

Comment from HogwartsAlum on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T19:00:29Z

@CorrieCJ:

I tried that once, because I loved that show, and it almost made me ralph.

Comment from jamar0303 on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T18:57:56Z

Any importers?

Comment from quirkyrachel on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T18:56:40Z

Flavors in Japan are awesome! When I lived there we would try all sorts of things, like pizza flavored chips and sweet potato ice cream. :)

Comment from PageMagumbalee on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T18:33:42Z

I shudder to think of what it contains!

Comment from dmolavi on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T18:33:29Z

this might be like dugh ([en.wikipedia.org]), a Persian yogurt drink. /me is half Persian and loves it.

Comment from satoru on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T18:33:01Z

For those who haven't been in Japan, the irony is that while Coke and Pepsi are widely known brands, to actually buy it from a vending machine or a convenience store is somewhat rare. Carbonated drinks in general are not in the coveted 'eye level' row, but relegated to the bottom part of the fridge. Not to mention that your typical vending machine has 20-30 other choices, Coke/Pepsi seem bland by comparison. Canned coffee and tea choices can be almost overwhelming, especially when offered in both hot and cold varieties.

That's probably why they have to make up these odd concoctions in Japan. The competition is pretty fierce even amongst the brand itself, so you have to come up with pretty bizarre drinks to compete.

Personally when I visit I avoid Coke just so I can try out whatever new and insane drink they decided to come up with. They have a honey and ginger drink which is pretty tasty! Though I do wish they had more carbonated drink choices, but that's just me I guess. They just don't seem to like fizzy drinks aside from the usual stuff like melon soda or fanta.

Comment from CorrieCJ on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T18:26:52Z

Milk and Pepsi, a Laverne & Shirley favorite.

Comment from satoru on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T18:25:50Z

Hmmmm isn't this just Calpis/Calpico? That's pretty much what that tastes like too, fizzy yogurt.

Comment from zigziggityzoo on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T18:17:57Z

*shudder* ew.

Comment from Git Em SteveDave loves this guy--> on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T18:13:35Z

I would try one bottle. But knowing my luck, I'd fall in love with it like Surge, and they would pull it out of the market.