Effects of drinks used for punishment games and types of extremely nasty-tasting drinks
In this article, we’ll introduce drinks that are perfect for penalty games.
On TV shows and YouTube, you often see people drinking things like senburi tea or noni juice as penalties, right?
Rather than just drinking them, you might feel more satisfied if you know their actual effects, benefits, and drawbacks beforehand.
We’ve picked out everything from the effects of classic teas to some unique drinks that are perfect for penalty games.
If you want to prepare a penalty game drink but aren’t sure what to choose, be sure to use this as a reference.
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Effects of Drinks Used for Penalties & Types of Disgusting Beverages (11–20)
FRISK Sparkling
The infamously bad-tasting drink “Frisk Sparkling” is also a great recommendation for punishment games.
Many people carry Frisk mints to refresh their mouth or as a courtesy.
This product turns those Frisk mints into a beverage.
It looks and smells tasty… but once you drink it, it’s a hellish concoction that tastes absolutely awful.
The aftertaste is said to be especially terrible.
Since it’s carbonated, it’s still somewhat easier to drink, but for those who don’t like carbonation, it’s a double whammy as a punishment.
Kuding tea
Kuding tea, also known as the world’s most bitter tea.
In China, it has been consumed as a health tea for over 2,000 years, and it’s also known for its flavor varying by grade.
When you sip Kuding tea, you can experience a sensation of bitterness gradually spreading across your palate.
If you use it for a forfeit game, you can enjoy a two-stage reaction: first, “Huh, this might actually be okay,” followed by, “Nope, it’s really bitter!” It’s a tea said to help with various issues such as headaches, eye strain, and colds.
Since it generally contains no caffeine, it’s also recommended for penalty games at nighttime events.
Durian Cider
Durian cider is a drink that turns durian—called the “king of fruits” in some regions but polarizing for its intense smell—into a soda.
In Japan especially, the unfamiliar odor makes it perfect for a penalty game.
Some people might not find it punishing thanks to its unique sweetness and the refreshing fizz, but for many it delivers an impact they’d rather avoid.
Also, durian’s smell is so strong that some places even ban bringing it into hotel rooms, so be careful not to spill it in your room.
Jabara drink
If you drink it thinking it’s just fruit juice, you’re in for a painful surprise—that’s jabara juice.
A specialty of Wakayama Prefecture, jabara juice is known for its intense sourness that can make you cough just from the smell.
It was once featured on the daytime show “Hirunandesu,” which made it a hot topic.
Although it’s called a juice, it’s originally meant to be used as a seasoning, like lemon juice.
The name jabara is associated with “warding off evil,” and it has long been believed to have protective benefits.
Enjoy using this mouth-puckeringly sour juice for punishment games—sour enough to drive away bad luck!
Gyoza Cider
When it comes to local gourmet food in Tochigi Prefecture, you can’t leave out gyoza! Utsunomiya gyoza are said to have more vegetables than typical gyoza, making them light and easy to eat.
However, things change when it becomes a soda.
Sold as a local Tochigi cider, “Gyoza Cider” contains soy sauce, vinegar, and spices among its ingredients, and it reportedly gives off a powerful aroma the moment you open it.
While it’s a local specialty, you can also buy it online, so if you’re interested, give it a try.
root beer
For those who especially dislike sweet drinks, root beer might feel like a penalty game.
It’s a drink sold overseas, but imported products are available in places like Okinawa in Japan.
It’s famous for smelling like medicated patches.
The taste is caramel-like—not exactly bad—but it’s said to be overwhelmingly sweet.
If a carbonated drink can still feel too sweet, it must be pretty intense.
For people who like dry alcoholic beverages or who can’t handle sweetness, this might be a really tough drink.
If you’re interested, try looking for it.
Beef Tongue Cider
There are all sorts of flavors of 〇〇 cider these days, but among them, Sendai’s local “Gyutan Cider” (beef tongue cider) is apparently the one that made Matsuko writhe in agony on the TV show “The World Unknown to Matsuko.” It’s said to be charcoal-grilled beef tongue flavored, offering the strange experience of smelling chargrill aroma from a soda.
Online reactions vary: some people writhe like Matsuko did, while others say “it’s not bad and drinkable” or “surprisingly good.” It might even work as a punishment game—have someone drink it after telling them, “This drink is super disgusting!” and see how they react!
aloe extract
Aloe extract is said to help improve your skin and regulate your digestive system, but it tastes extremely bitter.
That’s because the green peel of aloe contains a bitter compound called aloin.
For this reason, processed aloe extracts reduce bitterness by removing the peel that contains aloin.
However, if you drink unprocessed aloe extract, the bitterness can be overwhelming.
Still, as mentioned, it does offer health benefits.
So even if you have to drink it as a penalty in a game, try to think positively—“Hey, I’m getting something out of this!”
cinnamon soda
Nikki-sui, which was popular among children in the Showa era, is a type of soft drink, but because it uses cinnamon, it has a distinctive smell.
If you’re not a fan of cinnamon, you’ll probably go “Nope!” just from the scent alone.
Since kids used to happily drink it, there are surely people who like it, too.
For some, it might not qualify as a punishment game, but it also has the characteristic of making your tongue tingle after drinking, so it’s recommended as a penalty drink.
Try looking for it at online shops or traditional candy stores.
Tomato juice × Death Sauce
The drink that blends Death Sauce and tomato juice, which you often hear about in spicy challenges on variety shows, has an impact that everyone can agree makes it perfect for a punishment game.
It’s many times hotter than common seasonings like Tabasco, so powerful that even spice lovers might hesitate.
Its extreme spiciness can induce heavy sweating, and since tomato juice itself is rich in nutrients, in moderate amounts it might even have health benefits.
However, because the sauce can cause serious harm—potentially even blindness if it gets in your eyes—be careful not to take things too far, even in a punishment game.