Place of Purchase: Asian Supermarket in Syracuse, NY
Country/Region of Origin: China
Tasting Conditions: Chilled in a glass
Price in New York: $1.99 for 500mL
Description: Hawthorn berry drink is pretty much the only English on the can besides the Nutritional information sticker.
Flavor: Slightly smokey, tangy, reminiscent of sweet orange and plum
Mouth-feel: Like a nectar, thick but without pulp
Aroma: Smokey, like barbeque or huitlacoche
Notes: This can sat in my fridge for a while. I wasn't sure what to expect, so I was hesitant. When I finally opened the can and got my first waft of the smokey aroma, I was taken aback. Still, I poured and sipped. The smokey flavor is not as strong as the aroma, but it is still present in the juice. The fruity flavors in the juice are a citrus tang and a warm plum or peach. Overall, it's a nice drink, once you get past the aroma.Considering that hawthorn berries are considered very heart-healthy and may help to alleviate ulcers, there may be other reasons to seek out this drink beyond the flavor.
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