Mitsuya Cider facts for kids
Mitsuya Cider (三ツ矢サイダー, Mitsuya Saidā) is a super popular Japanese carbonated soft drink. It's like a fizzy soda! This drink was first made way back in 1884. Today, a company called Asahi Soft Drinks owns it. They bought it in 1972.
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What is Mitsuya Cider?
Even though it's called "cider," Mitsuya Cider is not like the apple cider you might know. In East Asia, "cider" often means a clear, fizzy soft drink. Mitsuya Cider tastes a bit like a mix of lemon-lime drink and Ginger Ale. It's known for its refreshing, bubbly taste.
Exciting Flavors
Asahi Soft Drinks has created many different flavors for Mitsuya Cider.
They also sometimes release special versions. For example, "White Cider" has its own unique flavors. One of these was "White Cider with Melon". In 2020, they even brought back an old flavor called "Lemola". This was a lemon-lime flavor from the Showa era, and it was available for a limited time.
How Mitsuya Cider is Packaged
Mitsuya Cider used to come only in fancy metal bottles. These bottles had cool designs. Now, most Mitsuya Cider is sold in plastic bottles. But don't worry! You can still find the old-style metal bottles. Many vending machines and convenience stores sell them. People who like the classic look and feel often choose these.
Mitsuya Cider Candy
Did you know there's also Mitsuya Cider candy? These small, hard candies have the same logo as the drink bottles. They even have a fizzy effect, just like the soda!
How the Candy Works
The candy is made by mixing ingredients and heating them until they melt. Then, the melted candy is put under a lot of pressure with carbon dioxide gas. This gas is what makes drinks fizzy. As the candy cools, tiny bubbles of this high-pressure gas get trapped inside.
When you put the candy in your mouth, your saliva makes it break apart and dissolve. This releases the trapped carbon dioxide gas. That's why you hear a popping and sizzling sound! It also leaves a slight tingling feeling on your tongue. If you look at the candy pieces under a microscope, you can actually see these tiny bubbles!
Mitsuya Cider and Pop Culture
Mitsuya Cider became known in other parts of the world around 2008. This happened because of something called the Rickrolling internet meme. A famous singer named Rick Astley was the face of Mitsuya Cider in Japan during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He even appeared in some of their TV commercials!
