The owner told the AP, that it's meant to inspire people to persist and not lose passion for the protests, which are likely to come back in the summer. The ice cream shop also provides a space for people to express their views about the movement, including the use of sticky notes that featured in the “Lennon walls” that appeared throughout the territory at the height of the demonstrations. Tear-gas flavour ice cream is on sale in Hong Kong, (Image: AsiaWire/@tomato.c.hing.shamshuipo), When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The unique flavour "tastes like tear gas" and "feels difficult to breathe at first, it’s really pungent and irritating, it makes me want to drink a lot of water immediately," reveals a customer, The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! The demonstration have mostly died away as the city fights the coronavirus, but there are widespread expectations that larger actions may emerge during the summer. The flavor is a sign of support for the pro-democracy movement, which is seeking to regain its momentum during the coronavirus pandemic, the shop's owner said. The main ingredient is black peppercorns, a reminder of the pungent, peppery rounds fired by police on the streets of the semi-autonomous Chinese city during months of … The flavor is a sign of support for the pro-democracy movement, which is seeking to regain its momentum during the coronavirus pandemic, the shop's owner said. Already, police have been out in force to deter large gatherings and the government is pressing ahead with legislation that would make it a crime to mock the Chinese national anthem. A Hong Kong ice cream shop is now offering a tear gas flavor, as a sign of support for the pro-democracy movement, the Associated Press reported. You can unsubscribe at any time. HONG KONG (AP) — Tear gas is among the new flavours at a Hong Kong ice cream shop. (AP Photo), Four Dairy Snack Startups Compete For $200,000 In Real California Milk Snackcelerator Competition Finals, Disgraced MP who flouted Covid rules 'shows brass neck' with Commons return, Canada condemns removal of Hong Kong lawmakers as assault on its freedoms, Manulife (MFC) Q3 Earnings Flat Y/Y, Asia Business Solid, Hong Kong: China condemns defiant opposition lawmakers, Peacekeeping force says 8 killed in Egypt helicopter crash, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump moved their kids to a new school after parents complained about the couple not following coronavirus protocols, report says, GOP Sen. Lankford: ‘I will step in’ if Biden doesn’t start receiving intel briefings, Detroit lawyers say fraud allegations based on 'extraordinary failure to understand how elections function', Pelosi calls on Republicans to 'stop the circus and get to work' on addressing the coronavirus crisis, Few legal wins so far as Trump team hunts for proof of fraud, ‘Math doesn’t care about your baseless allegations,’ Pennsylvania Lt. Gov Fetterman says about Trump lawsuits, Appeals court clears Harvard of racial bias in admissions, 'Democracy is at stake in this election': With control of the Senate up for grabs in Georgia, organizers hit the ground to mobilize voters, ‘Democracy is at stake in this election’: Voter mobilization efforts in Georgia ramp up ahead of Senate runoff elections, Dr. Anthony Fauci Responds To Steve Bannon Calling For His Beheading, Barack Obama Is Opening Up About the Toll the Presidency Took on His Marriage to Michelle, Matt Gaetz's 'Creepy' Tweet To Tiffany Trump Leaves Twitter Users Feeling Gross, Chance the Rapper’s wife says their family isn't perfect: 'Marriage is difficult', Trump campaign sues Michigan to prevent certification of Biden win, Man’s 'horrific act' before fleeing restaurant in Porsche, Trump may accept results but never concede, aides say, Ex-Trump Org Exec Warns What Comes Next: ‘If All Else Fails, He’ll Burn Down The House’, Whooooo is it? The owner of the shop who spoke with the AP anonymously to avoid repercussions said the flavor was …