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Baskin Robbins New Menu 'Pink Berry Matcha' Honest Review! π±π (ft. Price, Calories, Is the Strawberry Flavor Stronger?)
Folks! Folks! π¦ The dessert world is currently obsessed with 'matcha sickness', aren't we? π But Baskin Robbins has done it again! Perhaps they couldn't just leave their #1 'Graeymat Award-winning' matcha ice cream alone, as they've now released a new menu, **'Pink Berry Matcha'**, combining it with **refreshing strawberryπ**! ✨
"Matcha and strawberry...? Do they even go together?" π€ I couldn't resist my curiosity and immediately rushed to Baskin Robbins to try it! Is this combination a success? Or a failure? Price, calories, honest review – let's get started now! π
Do you remember Baskin Robbins' 'Graeymat Award'? It was a festival where the best flavors were chosen directly by the public across the nation. The 'matcha' based ice cream proudly won 1st place, earning overwhelming recognition for its superb taste! Now, a new contender has emerged to carry on that glory and popularity. It's **'Pink Berry Matcha'**!
The bitter notes of Jeju organic matcha ice cream combined with the sweet and sour pink charm of strawberries that stimulate the salivary glands just by looking at them... visually, this unprecedented combination immediately catches the eye! What will this innovative blend taste like? I personally tried it and will break down every detail!
1. Basic Information (Price, Calories, Size & Discount Tips) π
Before experiencing the new flavor, let's check the most basic information first!
- Name: Pink Berry Matcha (Pink Berry Matcha)
- Features: A blend of Jeju organic matcha ice cream and sweet-sour strawberry ice cream, with generous pink strawberry ribbons (jam) scattered throughout.
- Price:
- Single Regular: 3,900 KRW
- Single King: 4,700 KRW
- Double Junior: 5,100 KRW
- Pint: 9,800 KRW
- Other sizes like Half Gallon, Quarter are also available.
- Calories: A Single Regular (115g) contains 232 kcal (23g sugar). After all, ice cream should be 0 calories if it's delicious... no, it has to be around 232 kcal! π
**(π¦ Pro Tip! Discounts & Promotion Info):**
- If you scan the Happy Point app now, you can enjoy a 'Triple Junior' (size allowing you to choose 3 flavors) for 4,900 KRW as part of a discount event running until the end of October!
- There's also an event giving away a Quarter coupon when you sign up for TikTok Lite, so don't miss this opportunity either! (For details, please check Baskin Robbins or the respective app's announcements.)
2. Visual & First Impression: "Matcha's Presence is Clear? Eye-Catching Colors!" π±π
My first impression of 'Pink Berry Matcha' in a cup was its 'color'! ππ The soft pale green matcha ice cream mixed with sweet pink strawberry ice cream, with vivid pink strawberry ribbons (jam) dotted throughout, was visually very appealing. It looked like the matcha ice cream ratio was higher, making me anticipate, "Oh, it must be quite bitter?" As a matcha enthusiast, I hoped this combination would be successful as I took my first scoop.
3. Honest Taste Evaluation: "Oh? Strawberry is the Star Here?" π (Breaking It Down in Q&A!)
Now, it's time for the most important part: the taste evaluation! Here's my honest review after several scoops.
❓ Q. Is the matcha flavor strong? Is it bitter?
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°️ Hmm... It was a little different from what I expected! π
If you were hoping for the strong, bitter taste typical of matcha ice cream, you might feel a slight disappointment. The matcha in 'Pink Berry Matcha' felt much **softer and subtler than it was bitter**. I saw some reviews describing it as "high-quality Nokchumaru (green tea ice cream) taste," and that's precisely the vibe! It's closer to a creamy green tea flavored ice cream.
❓ Q. What about the strawberry flavor then?
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°️ Yes, the strawberry flavor had a **much stronger presence than expected!** π Especially the sweet and sour strawberry ribbons (jam) that you chew on occasionally filled the mouth, somewhat overshadowing the relatively subtle matcha flavor. The strawberry felt like the 'main character', dominating the overall taste. While there weren't any actual fresh strawberry pieces, the strong strawberry aroma and taste successfully fulfilled its role as strawberry ice cream.
❓ Q. So, is the flavor combination good? A perfect match?
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°️ Yes, surprisingly, the taste itself was **very good!** π At first, I wondered, 'Will matcha and strawberry really go well together?' but the smooth matcha flavor and sweet-sour strawberry taste harmonized more perfectly than I anticipated. It wasn't overly sweet, so I didn't get tired of it and could keep eating, and I also liked its chewy, gelato-like texture. There were no other toppings (nuts, chocolate chips, etc.) inside the ice cream, allowing for a cleaner enjoyment. Overall, I would rate it as a smooth, sweet, and tangy ice cream that will likely appeal to a wide range of tastes.
[One-liner Summary]
* Matcha: More about softness and subtlety than bitterness (high-quality Nokchumaru style)
* Strawberry: Strong sweet and tangy presence! (Almost protagonist-level)
* Flavor Combination: Surprisingly harmonious! Soft, sweet, tangy, and clean! (A flavor less likely to divide opinions)
4. Who would I recommend it to? π€ (Guide by Preference)
Who would enjoy 'Pink Berry Matcha' the most?
- Those who love sweet and tangy fruit-flavored ice cream!
- 'Matcha beginners' who like matcha but find its bitterness overwhelming!
- Those who frequently enjoy strawberry ice creams like 'Very Berry Strawberry'!
- 'Challenge collectors' who absolutely must try every new Baskin Robbins menu item!
**(On the other hand!)** Those who desire the rich, bitter flavor characteristic of Jeju matcha, i.e., a 'true' matcha experience, might find more satisfaction in other matcha-based menus like 'Green Tea' or 'Choco Namu Sup' (Chocolate Forest). Personally, for matcha, it's 'Choco Namu Sup', isn't it? π
Baskin Robbins' new venture, 'Pink Berry Matcha'! ππ±
For those who, like me, expected a strong matcha flavor, there might be a slight disappointment. However, the **harmonious blend of sweet and tangy strawberry with gentle matcha** was much better than anticipated. Especially, the clean aftertaste without being overly sweet was very pleasing!
Since it's a flavor likely to be enjoyed by many without strong divisions of opinion, I recommend trying it if you're curious!
Have you tried Baskin Robbins' 'Pink Berry Matcha'? π€ What do you think of the matcha and strawberry combination? Share your honest reviews in the comments below! π
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