Seven-Eleven Introduces Three Summer Festival-Themed Sweets
As the summer festival season approaches, Seven-Eleven Japan is set to amaze customers with a unique line of desserts that mimic popular street fare. Starting from July 7, three limited-edition sweets—'Beer-like Orange Warabi Mochi Jelly', 'Okonomiyaki-like Crepe', and 'Yakitori-like Chocolate Cake'—will be available at selected locations, bringing a playful twist to traditional flavors.
The Fun and Delicious Line-up
1. Beer-like Orange Warabi Mochi Jelly
Price: 250 yen (tax inclusive: 270 yen)
Release Day: July 7
Availability: Nationwide
This dessert captures the essence of summer refreshment with its clever presentation. It features:
- - Appearance: Mimicking a frosty glass of beer, it consists of a vibrant orange warabi mochi jelly resembling beer, topped with a lemon foam jelly reminiscent of beer bubbles.
- - Taste: A delightful trio of flavors, it brings a refreshing summer taste with a blend of orange and lemon. The layered texture allows for an enjoyable contrast as you sink your spoon into the jelly, experiencing the ‘soda-like’ lemon layer followed by the chewy orange warabi.
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Note: This dessert contains no alcohol.
2. Okonomiyaki-like Crepe
Price: 290 yen (tax inclusive: 313.20 yen)
Release Day: July 7
Availability: Nationwide, excluding Okinawa
The whimsical design of this crepe mirrors the beloved Japanese savory pancake:
- - Appearance: The crepe skin mimics the texture of an okonomiyaki batter, adorned with caramel sauce resembling the traditional sauce, and white chocolate that stands in for mayonnaise, creating a visually appealing marble effect.
- - Taste: Infused with a gentle sweetness from the vanilla cream and a hint of bitterness from the caramel, this crepe represents a luxurious treat, combining flavors and textures that dance through your mouth, making it irresistible.
3. Yakisoba-like Chocolate Cake
Price: 290 yen (tax inclusive: 313.20 yen)
Release Day: July 7
Availability: Nationwide, excluding Okinawa
Returning by popular demand, this chocolate cake creatively emulates the iconic fried noodles:
- - Appearance: The chocolate cream mimics the yakisoba noodles, cleverly topped with white chocolate sauce for the mayonnaise and a strawberry sauce with pieces of fruit to imitate ginger.
- - Taste: This cake offers a perfect balance of flavors with a light cocoa sponge combined with rich chocolate cream. The sweet and tart strawberry sauce provides a surprising twist, reminiscent of the sweetness of the street food staple, ensuring no bite is ever dull.
A Unique Celebration of Flavor
With an effort to capture the thrill and delight of summer festivals, the creators of these new desserts at Seven-Eleven aim to inspire joy and surprises during the hot months. The launch date honors 'Seven-Eleven Day' on July 11, making these exclusive creations an essential part of summer celebrations.
Final Thoughts
The wittiness and dedication behind these desserts reflect a creative fusion of tradition with modern dessert innovation. Customers are encouraged to indulge in these eye-catching sweets while they last, making this summer a memorable one with Seven-Eleven's unique treats.
Availability note: Prices may vary by store. The tax-inclusive prices are calculated at an 8% reduced tax rate. For the latest product information and availability, please check the official website.