Ah man, sorry you don’t like Hot & Savoury. For me, Thai Green Curry is the bomb and has that kick you’re after, maybe Tomato just isn’t for you. However, people certainly have been loving it, so I’m really surprised you’re underwhelmed. Maybe all our excitement about it has set the bar too eye 
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I think a lot of your thoughts on it can be amended quickly for a better 2nd round!
- Stir or shake the pouch and make sure you get a good scoop of everything
- if it’s still too thick, just add more water
- definitely pimp it up with your own flavours, I’m guilty of getting some siracha into my Tomato and Herb every now and then!
Oh and you can also microwave it, so maybe try that next time and see if that improves the crunch you’re getting.
Keep us posted!