Lollyphile - Habanero Tequila Lollipops

I have to admit, I had no idea what to expect when I ordered Lollyphile's Habanero Tequila flavor. I'm not even 100% sure why I ordered it anymore. I'm not even a huge fan of spicy things! Because of that, I was a little hesitant to try it when it finally came time to.

First impression: "Wow, this lollipop is bright yellow. That's usually not a good sign." Seriously, it's much brighter than it is in the picture. Definitely the kind of yellow that you see on caution signs.

 Eventually I got the courage to taste this lollipop and found myself... pleasantly surprised. Despite promising "tongue searing pain," the resulting burn was actually kind of pleasant. It was reminiscent of cinnamon gum. There was also a slight salty flavor, which I assume is the tequila. Overall, not a bad lollipop.

I ordered three types of lollipops from them (4 lollipops of each flavor) and paid about $30 plus $6 shipping. It took around a week for my order to actually ship, but once it did it got here fairly quickly.

Conclusion: Don't get this lollipop if you're looking for a hardcore spicy experience. However, if you enjoy mildly spicy things (or cinnamon gum) then you need to check this lollipop out.

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Leccare Lollipops - Apples & Honey

I got a sample of Leccare Lollipops' Apples & Honey flavor in a monthly box I receive-Bonjour Jolie, if anyone's interested. Note: It's a box strongly geared towards women. That means that I can't tell you much about the actual shipping experience. However, based on their website, it looks like their lollipops are 3 for $4.50, with $5.50 for shipping (an additional $1.50 is added for additional items). That seems a little steep to me, but they do have some tempting flavors (Watermelon & Sea Salt and Cherry Basil stood out to me in particular), so I might give in and splurge a bit to try them out. Also, the lollipops that they have available all seem to be in diamond or heart shapes, whereas the samples I received were circular.

Getting the lollipop out of the wrapper was not the easiest thing in the world. I tried to do it delicately, but it stuck enough that I considered getting some scissors and cutting through the wrapper. In the end, I prevailed, though my hands were left a little sticky. I'm going to attribute this to the less-than-climate-controlled mail room my apartment building has. Such are the risks when you buy food online.

The color of the lollipop was hard to capture in a picture. It's a very pale, translucent green. The picture available on their website is fairly accurate, I would say.

As for the taste... well, it's more honey than apple, for sure. Definitely skip this if you're not a honey fan. However, the apple provides just enough tartness to make this a unique flavor experience. If you love honey (or sweet things) then you should definitely try this out!

Later today I'll be posting a review of some tea that I also received in my Bonjour Jolie box, so keep an eye out for that. If you have any ideas about products I should review, drop me an email at internetepicurean@gmail.com or leave a comment!