Is EVO Cacao Mint Crystal Bad? Sweetness, Bitterness & Differences Between 20 and 22 Sticks

2026-10-1 price revision: list by brand and annual cost difference

Article content updated: 2026-10-19 | Information checked: 2026-10-19 | Price checked: 2026-10-19

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Cacao and mint in an EVO stick, plus a berry capsule. 'EVO Cacao Mint Crystal' has a strong personality from the name alone, making you wonder whether you should expect a sweet chocolate-mint taste.

This time we focus on comparing the balance of bitterness and sweetness, the change after crushing the capsule, and the taste in the second half. We also organize the difference between the 20-stick and 22-stick packs along with their pricing.

エボ・カカオ・ミント・クリスタルの現在価格と評価比較の整理方針

2026年10月6日から全国へ順次展開されており、20本入り・数量限定22本入りとも税込620円（2026年10月1日改定後現在価格／2026年9月30日までの旧価格は550円）です（出典：JT発表・財務省認可資料、価格DB：エボ（EVO）価格一覧）。

In this article,メーカー公表仕様（カカオ×ミント＋ベリーカプセル）、他媒体の公開実吸レビュー（RELAZO・価格.comマガジン）の評価比較、および編集部の考察を明確に区別して整理The company is doing so.

What Kind of Product Is Cacao Mint Crystal?

Item	Contents
Manufacturer's Flavor Description	Cacao and mint, with berry from the capsule
Price	620 yen (tax included) for both 20-stick and 22-stick packs
nationwide expansion	Sequentially from 2026-10-6; from 10/12 at select stores
22-Stick Pack	Limited quantity. Availability and stock vary by store

This month 10 (October) announcement is a nationwide expansion of sales channels. It does not mean a brand-new flavor was unveiled for the first time in month 10 (October). Although the brand was chosen in an official vote, we do not treat that as equivalent to a nationwide sales ranking. Source:JT Nationwide Release & 22-Stick Announcement.

Sweet? Bitter? Comparing Taste Before and After the Capsule

RELAZO's hands-on smoking reviewpraises the cacao bitterness before crushing the capsule and a strawberry-like sweetness after crushing it. On the other hand, it cites fading sweetness and noticeable harshness in the second half as drawbacks.

In Kakaku.com Magazine’s Smoking Comparisonpraises a cocoa-like richness, gentle sweetness, and sweet-and-tart berry flavor after crushing the capsule. This impression focuses on the harmony between cacao and mint.

Comparison Item	Summary of RELAZO's Rating	Summary of Kakaku.com Magazine's Rating
View of Cacao	Emphasizes bitterness	Emphasizes richness and sweetness
After Capsule	Sweetness reminiscent of strawberry	Sweet-and-tart berry
Points of Note	Points out harshness in the second half	Favorably rates the harmony of flavors

What they share is that a berry element is added to a cacao-based foundation. 'Strawberry' is the RELAZO writer's personal association, which we distinguish from the manufacturer's description that does not specify strawberry as the fruit.

Personally, rather than judging by sweetness alone, I think the key is how much cacao bitterness you want. Even if it has a sweet aroma, the taste left in your mouth isn't necessarily sweet. Separating that from your expectations makes the difference in ratings easy to understand.

20 Sticks vs. 22 Sticks: What's the Difference at the Same 620 Yen?

Comparison items	20 sticks per pack	Limited-Quantity 22-Stick Pack
Pack Price	620 yen	620 yen
Simple Calculation per 1 Stick	31 yen	Approx. 28.18 yen
Difference in Count	Standard count	2 sticks more than the 20-stick pack

The 22-stick pack is calculated as having 10% more sticks. Because the price per 1 stick is about 9.1% lower, '10% more sticks' and '10% cheaper' do not mean the same thing. Since the numbers look similar, keeping them separate is clearer.

However, the 22-stick pack is limited in quantity. We have not verified store inventory or restock schedules this time. Please check not only the pack price of 620 yen, but also the stick count printed on the package.

Reasons Some Dislike It and Points to Compare

Looking at the complaints in published reviews, those who want a sweet flavor to continue at the same intensity until the very end, or who want to avoid bitterness, may find a gap from their expectations. Conversely, if you enjoy the aroma change from the capsule itself, there is plenty to compare.

Even with the same 'choco-mint-like' expression, the meaning changes depending on whether it refers to the aroma or the sweetness. I think it is important to read whether an impression covers only the first half or includes the second half too.

Differences from Mango Sticks and Autumn-Limited Releases

MEVIUS Tropical Optionfeatures mango as the star at 590 yen. Both its aroma direction and price differ from Cacao Mint.3 Autumn-Limited Regular Brandscan be checked separately from capsule menthol sticks.

For compatible devices, see theStick Compatibility Chart, and for prices of other brands, go toPrice database. Be careful not to mix sticks for different devices when comparing.

Summary of EVO Cacao Mint Crystal's Taste

With this brand, the dividing line is how you evaluate the bitterness of cacao and the sweetness of berry. When reading published reviews, paying attention to before/after the capsule and the second-half taste rather than a single word like 'sweet' or 'bitter' reveals the differences. Also check the limited-quantity terms of the 22-stick pack separately from the standard 20-stick pack.

Price and sales info verified: 2026-10-19. Third-party impressions cited are the subjective evaluations of their respective authors. Smoking by persons under 20 years of age is prohibited. Tobacco products carry health risks and addictiveness. A light taste or draw does not mean a smaller impact on health.

How Was This Flavor?

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