We Rate Oreos

What's the Tea? Matcha leaves are just slightly bitter, aromatic, and energizing. Sakura (cherry blossom) is sweet, soothing, and floral. In Japanese culture, matcha is known for its healing benefits to the mind, body, and soul. Sakura, Japan's national flower, represents hope, joy, and optimism. Although quite different, matcha and sakura have been harvested for centuries as delicious teas and baking components in Japanese households. In April 2020, Nabisco released sakura and matcha Oreos for limited release in Japan. B sampled the sakura, and V tried the matcha. Did Nabisco do this complex pair justice? Let's explore! We are B and V and WE RATE OREOS!  Flavor Creativity B- Definitely creative! We look overseas for the flavors that the U.S. doesn't have the initiative to tackle ; Japan brought it.  V- Full creativity points! The inspiration for this Oreo was a matcha roll cake. Imagine a spongy Swiss roll infused with a matcha kick! Matcha flav...

Marshmallow Madness Much like the modern Oreo scene, marshmallows come in variety. You may have seen strawberry or mint marshmallows at your local grocery store, but have you ever compared up them against the classic? Dessert innovators have even posted recipes for grapefruit, bubble gum, and sriracha marshmallows. I n January 2020, Chocolate Marshmallow Oreos were released in celebration of marshmallow creativity! I wonder if there are Oreo-flavored marshmallows out there... We are B and V and WE RATE OREOS!  Flavor Creativity V- Full points! I appreciate the flavored marshmallow angle. The chocolate aspect takes the Oreo from being a "fluff piece" into something genuinely intriguing!  B- Also  awarding full creativity points here. I've seen burnt marshmallow, toasted marshmallow, and s'mores before, but this is new. But not like too new in such a way where the flavor is *too* out there. Flavor Execution B-  Pretty accurate to the flavor description...