As promised here are the sodas (slash juices because I'm a cheater) that I pulled from the supermarket in K-town on 33rd street. I tried to get some of everything so it wouldn't just be Korean and there would be a variety of flavors to sample. Now, you should be warned that there are some really cool drinks I was tempted to buy do to the amazing things they claim to do but I stuck to the ones with interesting flavors and bottles. (If you ever have time to browse a Korean supermarket, try the line of flavored waters that either clarify, cleanse or firm your skin and report back please)


Ramune Melon Soda : A
Setting aside the unconventional flavor of melon for a soda the downfall to this drink (or upside for some people I guess) is that the actual opening of the bottle is ridiculously complicated. First there is a removable cap which you then get to try and use to flip upside down and open it with. Next you're supposed to attempt trapping the marble in the bottle. This by the way sounds highly dangerous but here goes...
Well for one it was easily drinkable. This soda actually tastes like melon and its subtle enough to be similar to sprite or ginger ale. Just be careful when you pop the marble in. That was kindof scary.



Calpico Lychee soda : A+
This one says its a non-carbonated soft drink...I read the soft drink part. Regardless, it's a very cool and localized flavor so I thought it would be a nice addition to the list. My guess is that its going to be very flavorful and borderline milky since it looks like milk at first glance.
This tasted exactly like I expected BUT better. It has a slight tart undertone to it that makes it taste a bit like those sweet tart candies we ate in school but still very milky. Check out calpico.com for more.

Milkis Melon Soda : B-
Okay so one more melon flavored soda, but, this one claims a "fantastic feeling!" enriched with vitamin A & D. This time we have something to compare it to. It is also made by the same company (Lotte) that makes a traditional and delicious yogurt drink.

This one was much more carbonated then the last one if that's at all possible. The flavor was a tad too artificial for me so I don't think I would drink it again but I do think its safe to assume many other people would be able to drink this.

- Deborah