Summer indulgence

By Chu Meng

Though ice creams and popsicles are dangerous for the waistline, heart and blood sugar, they are irresistible temptations in the scorching summer. Endless flavors from the frozen world beckon, so Beijing Today is presenting a guide to the most popular imported frozen treats out there, as well as some local favorites.

Akaqi Gari-gari-kun blue soda popsicle,
18.90 yuan

Akaqi Gari-gari-kun’s original ice popsicle is one-of-a-kind in the frozen world for two reasons. One, its crystalline ocean blue color makes people feel cooler just by looking at it. Second, the soda adds fizz to the ice, making it go click-clack when you bite into it.