Ito En Vivit's Chiba Pear Soda: Even with lockdown measures (which I guess as of several hours ago have been lifted in Tokyo), I tried to take a daily walk to a vending machine to try something new. However, I stopped doing that about a month ago as I was running out of desirable options and was worried I might get diabetes. I got this from a discount vending machine having previously had the peach version of this line of sodas. The pear version tastes like a concentrated, slightly more balanced ramune, but still very swee... (read more) 3.0/5.0
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Jamaica's Finest ginger beer: Made from ginger root oil, a serious contender for spiciest ginger "soft" drink. 3.5/5.0
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Jin+Ja dragon fruit soda: Spicy and fruity ginger soda containing cayenne pepper, ginger pulp, dragon fruit, and passion fruit. Excellent soda for those who think ginger soda tends to be too tame. Sweetness is just right and overall, the drink is very well balanced. Pricy but worth it. 4.5/5.0
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Johnnie Ryan black cherry soda: Horribly over-sweetened, should have known from the artificial purple color. 1.0/5.0
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Johnnie Ryan root beer: Sickeningly sweet soda from Niagara Falls, NY. Uses cane sugar, but far too much of it. 1.5/5.0
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Joia grapefruit, chamomile, and cardamom soda: A refreshing take on grapefruit soda that's nicely spiced and sweetened. Grapefruit flavor is prominent and concentrated. Fizz is substantial and lasting. 4.0/5.0
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