Every summer, mint chocolate becomes the flavor of the season in Japan, when the cooling properties of the herb help to combat the humidity, as do the ice creams, sweets and drinks that are flavored with it. Fans of choco minto, as the flavor is pronounced in Japan, are in for a real treat this summer, because McDonald’s has just announced it’ll be adding a special Mint Chocolate Oreo Frappe to its menu for a limited time.
▼ Choco Minto is also a clever play on words, as “to” also means “political party” or “faction”, so fans of the divisive flavor are proud members of the “Choco Min-to”, or “Mint Chocolate Faction”.
Frappes, smoothies and macarons were once sold exclusively at McCafé by Barista outlets attached to select McDonald’s branches, but this frappe is so good it’s coming to McDonald’s locations nationwide.
The main body of the frappe combines mint and bittersweet Oreo cookies, creating a gentle sweetness and refreshing aftertaste that’s perfect for summer. This exquisite combination is made even sweeter with its cute mint-green hues and colorful mint-flavored candy topping, finished with chocolate sauce on a mound of smooth whipped cream.
Joining the frappe is another special release — the Green Apple Macaron, which is making its return to the menu after its popular debut last winter. With the aromatic flavor of apple and “hidden cinnamon”, this macaron is said to pair well with the creamy and refreshing taste of the frappe.
No McDonald’s release is complete without an advertising campaign to promote it, and this time we have McCafe ambassadors Suzu Hirose and Tomohisa Yamashita appearing as the main stars of the Choc Mint Rally.
▼ 39-year-old Tomohisa Yamashita, commonly known as “Yamapi”, is a Japanese actor, singer and TV host.
▼ 26-year-old Suzu Hirose is a popular Japanese actress and model.
▼ The ad on national TV in Japan
The ad describes the frappe as sawayaka (“refreshing”) and “kawaii” (“cute”), and we can’t wait to try it.
The Frappe will be priced at 490 yen, while the macaron will retail for 190 yen. Both items will be on the menu for a limited time until the end of July, but only while stocks last, so members of the Choc Mint Faction will want to get in quick to show their support for it before it’s gone!
Source, images: Press release
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リッチ
The mint part sounds horrible.
Abbey
Call the ambulance. Who in their right mind would touch any rubbish from that place.
bass4funk
A few million
It does, it really does....
Gene Hennigh
I like mint I like chocolate and I like Oreos. This looks great to me. This place, that place . . . I don't care. This isn't US McDonalds, it's Japanese McDonalds. The grate creativity and what looks pretty good to me. Don't care where it comes from.
falseflagsteve
Mama do t let your babies eat this junk from McDonald’s.
Abbey
Well.. I will rephrase that .
" People who care about their health and love good food, wouldn't touch that rubbish"
falseflagsteve
Abbey
Most of them here don’t care, that’s probably why they have so many chronic health conditions. You are what you eat as my dear old gran used to say.