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Originally uploaded by decibell72.

Cold Stone Creamery is hosting free ice cream tastings of five brand new flavors from 10AM - 12PM on Saturday.

Now I know some of you wise guys are going to say, Yeah, but doesn’t Cold Stone give free samples anyway? Yup, a scrap on a spoon. But on Saturday they’re giving away miniature cups of their brand new flavors: Wasabi Ginger, Fruity Cereal, Black Licorice, Oatmeal Cookie Batter, and Tangerine Sorbet.

Yesterday Starbucks gave away 4oz. containers, the size of elementary school ice creams cups — around 250 calories. On Saturday Cold Stone is giving customers small scoops in cups, about the same size, according to a spokeswoman.

The five flavors will only be around for the month of July and then discontinued. The downhome multi-national ice cream company, quickly becoming the Starbucks of ice cream, has over 1,100 stores around the globe. I believe there is a brand new one in Atwater Village and a bunch more planned around L.A.

Photo note for WhyWeType and Tanvi: The ice cream photo posted here was taken in Burbank, according to decibell72.