Mitsuya Cider facts for kids
Mitsuya Cider is a popular Japanese fizzy drink. It was first made way back in 1884. Today, it's owned by a company called Asahi Soft Drinks.
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What is Mitsuya Cider?
A Special Kind of "Cider"
Even though it's called "cider," Mitsuya Cider is not like the apple cider you might know. In Japan, "cider" means a clear, bubbly soft drink. It tastes a bit like a mix of lemon-lime soda and ginger ale.
Flavors to Try
Asahi Soft Drinks has made many different flavors of Mitsuya Cider. You can find flavors like grape, lemon, mikan (a type of Japanese orange), and white peach. Sometimes, they release a special "White Cider" version. This can have its own flavors, like "White Cider with Melon." In 2020, Asahi brought back a classic flavor called "Lemola." It's a lemon-lime flavor that was popular a long time ago.
From Old Bottles to New
Mitsuya Cider used to be sold in fancy metal bottles and cans. It also came in glass bottles. Now, you mostly find it in plastic bottles. But if you like the old style, you can still find the metal bottles. Many vending machines and stores sell them for people who enjoy the classic look.
Popping Candy Fun
Did you know there are candies that taste like Mitsuya Cider? These small, hard candies have the same logo as the drink. When you put them in your mouth, they make a popping and sizzling sound! This happens because tiny bubbles of gas are trapped inside the candy. When the candy melts, the gas is released, making your mouth tingle. It's a lot like "Pop Rocks" candy.
Mitsuya Cider and Pop Culture
Mitsuya Cider became known in other parts of the world around 2008. This was because of a funny internet trend called "Rickrolling." A famous singer named Rick Astley was in some of Mitsuya Cider's TV commercials in Japan during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
External links
- Mitsuya Cider page on official site: http://www.asahiinryo.co.jp/mitsuya-cider/
- Japan Times article on the limited-time, re-release of the "Lemola" flavor
