Calpico: Original Flavor

Reviewed by Jay Quidem
March 16, 2008

Manufacturer: Calpis U.S.A., Inc. Website: Click Here Review Rating: 8 out of 10

Most people haven’t heard of this product, unless they’ve gone inside any asian market because it is unavailable at most local supermarkets. Here we have Calpico, the non-carbonated dairy alternative to any soda or soft-drink. If you enjoy the taste of fruit in a beverage then Calpico is going to be a new friend to you.

Started in 1991, Calpico’s base recipe remains true, however the flavor varieties have increased steadily over the years. The Calpico line has the following beverages: original, strawberry, grape, guava, mango, orange, melon, lychee, and peach, to name a few.

The eye catching white and blue polka-dot covered bottle marks the original Calpico. The beverage has the consistency of thinned milk, which is a surprising taste for the western palate. It’s only when you take a sip of the drink do you catch the hint of citrus, almost like a slightly milky carbonated lemonade. Despite the unusual taste, Calpico is quite tasty and ended up being a pleasant surprise for me.

I suggest going out there and buying the series of Calpico. They’re delicious, the price is good, for a $1.50 and available in larger sizes as well. The bottles are just plain neat to look at also.