Rant and Rave:
Food
by Martell

Rave—The new Sweet Mint-flavored gum from Orbit—
Orbit is usually the gum of choice in my household, and I've tried every flavor at one time or another, so when I saw an unfamiliar light green-colored box in the store when I was in Arizona, I had to give it a try.  I guess "sweet mint" is about as good a description of the flavor as any, but it's not really that sweet nor is it that minty.  It's just good.

Actually, "sweet mint" is only the second-best description of what the gum tastes like.  When I first opened the pack and caught a whiff of the smell, it reminded me of something else that I couldn't put my finger on.  Then I popped a piece in my mouth, and the first thought that came into my head was "Christmas."  At the time, I couldn't be any more specific than that.

But now, having had a couple of weeks to think about it, I've finally figured it out: the gum tastes exactly like candy canes.  It's a little bit sweet and a little bit minty, but not too much of either.  I like it a lot.  And while I'm sure it tastes great even in July, right now, it's the perfect gum for the season.

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