Gooey, minty summer treat

Torumochi warabi choco minto

Brand: The Seven Sweets

Price: 150 yen

Place of purchase: 7-11 convenience store

Rating:

In the heat of summer, I find my appetite fades. Seeking a little sweet treat, I was enticed by Torumochi warabi mochi choco mint. The confection is appealing with its soothing green label. The confection is made with warabi mochi, chocolate chips, and whipped cream. It's scented with mint. I opened the package and the mint aroma was refreshing. The confection is a blue-green colour dusted with what appears to be powdered sugar. The texture is soft and gooey, contrasting with the firm chocolate chips.

For 150 yen before tax, Torumochi warabi mochi choco mint is a cheap and novel summer treat. I'm tempted to get another one next time I'm looking for relief from the summer heat. I can't really complain about this one. I knew what I was in for. The nature of warabi mochi, the jelly-like paste made from brachen starch, makes it a challenge to eat neatly. Don't try cutting it to share. The little cake is full of cream, too. It's a smooth, minty, chocolately goodie. It's not overly sweet. I suggest chilling it in the fridge.