Konzaki. : Morinaga & Co. sells 3 "chocolate mint" sweets. In addition to the popular "Bake [Mint]" and "Dozen [Mint]" last year (2017), "Twig [Chocolate Mint]" is newly released this year.

Nakameguro Saeko (hereinafter Saeko) : Each package has a "mint level" written on it with a mint leaf pattern.


Konzaki : Let's eat and compare in order of mint level this time.

■ Twig

Konzaki : First of all, from the mint level 1 "twig [chocolate mint]" . Contains mint chips in milk chocolate that gives a slightly refreshing mint feel. It seems that even people who eat mint chocolate for the first time can enjoy it. The price is 194 yen (tax included, same below)


Saeko : ... Yeah? It ’s a lot weaker than I expected.


Konzaki : Certainly. For a moment, I thought, "Is this a normal twig?" As you chew, the mint flavor gradually comes in, but it's still "slightly". It says "For beginners of mint", and it may be recommended for people who are not in the Chocomin party but want to try mint sweets!


Saeko : Good when you want a little refreshment

■ Dozen

Konzaki : Continuing with mint level 2, "Dozen [Mint]". Mint chocolate kneaded with mint leaf and mint chips is confined in bitter chocolate. It has a crispy texture and a deep mint scent. The price is 156 yen


Saeko : Oh, I feel that the mint feeling has become stronger at once compared to the twigs. From the depth of the sweetness of smooth chocolate, the refreshing feeling of mint that comes fluffy! The balance is very good


Konzaki : The crispy mint-flavored chips are a nice accent. The mint flavor spreads deep into your throat. A finish that allows you to enjoy the two delicious flavors of chocolate and mint. It will be more delicious if cooled


Saeko : It says "bitter chocolate", but it felt sweet. This may repeat

■ Bake

Konzaki : Finally, mint level 3 "Bake [Mint]". It is a dish with the image of mint ice cream, and you can enjoy the soft and melty texture unique to bake and the scent of mint that slips through your nose. The price is 138 yen


Saeko : A mint flavor that melts softly from the depths of the crispy and fragrant layer. Certainly there is a refreshing feeling, but honestly it seems that it is not so much ...


Konzaki : Although there is a mint feeling that spreads smoothly over the entire tongue, it is not particularly stimulating. Speaking of mint, it's mint, but if it's level 3, I wanted another push.

■ What if you eat without knowing the mint level?

Konzaki : We may have a prejudice because we know the mint level first. Let's ask other editorial staff to actually eat with the mint level down and listen to their impressions. This is Mr. K from the Chocomin Party.


K : I don't really feel the mint flavor of the twigs. A dozen are well-balanced and delicious! It is finished in "chocolate mint flavor" that you can enjoy the taste of chocolate and mint properly. Bake is attractive with a refreshing feeling that spreads quickly

Saeko : Which dozen or bake do you feel has a stronger mint flavor?

K : Well, if anything, it's a bake . However, I have a strong impression that it is not chocolate mint but "mint sweets". Speaking of greed, I want a little more chocolate presence. I think it's a dozen chocolate mint that has a high degree of perfection.

Konzaki : We felt that a dozen had stronger mint. It seems that opinions are a little divided here

■ What do you recommend?

Konzaki: I think the most complete "chocolate mint sweets" is "dozen [mint]" . I wonder if the mint flavor that pops when you chew the chips is the decisive factor


Saeko : The filling and chocolate go perfectly together. I want to enjoy chilling and freezing

Konzaki : I hope it will be helpful for you to choose chocolate mint sweets.