Not your typical blue
When you see a blue-colored cup of shaved ice, some of the typical flavor expectations are blueberry or blue raspberry. However, this is not the case for Shave-It’s Blue Hawaiian Shaved Ice.
Contrary to the conventional flavors that go with the idea of blue dye, the ice was coconut flavored. As someone who is not particularly fond of coconut in general, this dessert exceeded my expectations. I found the coconut very refreshing, as opposed to how I usually find it – tasteless fluff that is impossible to chew.
Though the item was very sweet and sugary, it was not entirely over the top in this regard. The flavor was not overwhelming, as opposed to many types of shaved ice and similar desserts. The sweetness went well with the coconut and made the ice more refreshing and tasted very tropical, which, needless to say, is a wonderful flavor for a start of summer treat.
One of the most amazing finds in the serving was the ice cream on the bottom. It was entirely unexpected, but made the serving that much more enjoyable. Paired with the layer of ice cream on top, it made a sort of reverse ice cream sandwich. I did not expect the ice cream to go with the shaved ice, because, after all, ice is water and cream is milk. However, the flavors do not completely crash and burn, but made the shaved ice seem richer and more complete, instead of just a watery batch of slush with artificial flavoring. I hate slushies – thankfully, Shave-It succeeded in making a proper shaved ice, unlike what you sadly discover after ordering shaved ice from other stores.
If the serving had a fault it would be the size. The amount of shaved ice in each cup is much more than one serving. After eating half, I was no longer interested in finishing it. The flavors are very intense after that amount of time, and it is a very large amount of food to consume. This being said, those with high metabolisms might find this serving size perfect.
Despite its flaws, I would say that overall, the Blue Hawaiian Shaved Ice is a very good order from Shave-It. The flavors were refreshing and a great way to kick off the summer. Shave-It is giving this dessert away for free on June 18, National Splurge Day, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. – I would definitely recommend going with friends to try it for yourself.
4.5/5
