Massachusetts: Here’s Where You Get The Best Shave Ice Around
There is a true authentic feel to this family-owned establishment that serves the best shave ice in Massachusetts. They were inspired by trying numerous spots in Hawaii, and they have one of the coolest names around.
That’s So Cool Shave Ice is essentially a food truck and mobile operation that brings the joy of this treat right to you. Here is some additional background on this specialty.
What exactly is shave ice and how is it different than a snow cone? I first had shave ice on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. It was also the first time I was introduced to such a thing or had even heard of it. There’s a reason why it is so common and popular in Hawaii. It’s also important to note that the proper term is “shave” ice not “shaved” ice.
In fact, Hawaiian Airlines has a detailed overview of the origins of this cool treat and how it dates back to the 1800’s. “To cool off, Japanese immigrants in Hawaii used their tools to shave flakes off large blocks of ice, and then coated it with sugar or fruit juice,” they explain.
Kitchen Aid produces products that allow you to create as close to shave ice as you can in your own home. They also have more common snow cone makers. They are two different products because although the shave ice and snow cones are similar and use the same ingredients, they have significantly different attributes.
“The primary difference between Hawaiian shave ice and snow cones is the texture of the ice,” Kitchen Aid said. It’s more common to use a spoon with shave ice. That is because, “Hawaiian shaved ice is made by ice that has been shaved into a fine, powdery consistency.” A snow cone is packed in tight with more of a crunch in a way that a popsicle has, where it can be sucked.
From banana to tiger blood That’s So Cool has just about every shave ice flavor you can imagine. There are, of course, your standards like orange, pineapple, or cherry. Then, you will find creative ice cream-like flavor options as well. There’s cotton candy, plum, bubble gum, and pickled mango.
Speaking of ice cream, That’s So Cool allows you to put a scoop of ice cream in the middle of your shave ice. It’s the best of both worlds.
You can follow their Instagram for information on where That’s So Cool will pop up next. Recent events include attending spring flings, farmer’s markets, and onsite at Lowe’s in Brockton.
“From Hawaii with love, 508 to 808,” That’s So Cool always represents they say. To explore booking options, you can visit them at ThatsSoCoolShaveIce.com.