So Japan is famous for having limited time goods from different well-known brands. Let's explore two of Pepsi's (in)famous variations since the pictures are taking up space in my phone.
Exhibit A: Shiso Pepsi
Shiso, or Perilla, is a genus of annual herb that is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae (who says Wikipedia isn't useful?). It is also more commonly known as the Beefsteak plant. It's flavor can be compared to mint, fennel, or basil. It's really delicious when rolled up with bacon and barbecued on a stick (most Izakaya's have it on the menu. Try it!).
Pepsi Japan decided it'd be a nifty idea to take that Shiso and turn it into a cola. Now, we're not talking about a harmonious mixture like Coca-Cola's green tea flavor that came out around the same time (a light, refreshing hint of green tea aftertaste in a normal coca-cola), but a total revamp of the Pepsi, both in color and taste, until it's not even recognizable as Pepsi anymore (unless you have the label to look at).
Like most of the limited, weird flavor goods in Japan, this one was a fail. It gives me the sads.
Exhibit 2: Baobab Pepsi
No, your eyes do not deceive you. It really says Baobab on the bottle. The label says they used the image of the Baobab tree, which originally had me thinking that they just made a new fancy label, but looking at the color of the cola, I can tell this one is another wonky limited time flavor. I haven't had the guts to try this one yet. I found it at the Seijo Ishii in Kita Senju. Curiosity IS getting the better of me, though, and I may pick it up this weekend and try it. I'll post an update when I do so that you can live vicariously through my experience. Just kidding.
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