5 Good Reasons to pay respect to the OG Krispy Kreme Doughnut

Look at the image above, will you? The details. The crispiness of that outer shell. The softness of the inside. it’s like a work of art and I think it’d look great on the office wall. If you haven’t figured out what it is yet, it’s detail of a Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut being pulled apart. Noms.

The OG has been seducing sweet-toothed humans for decades, and frankly, it doesn’t need a birthday promotion to remind us why – although recently (last Thursday), New Zealand the 23rd birthday of Krispy Kreme in that country, and customers got to enjoy free OG doughnuts. Generous much?

Here are five reasons this iconic ring continues to rule.

01. That glaze
It’s not just icing. It’s that impossibly thin, glossy coating that cracks ever so slightly between your teeth before disappearing into sugary bliss. Messy? Sometimes. Worth it? Absolutely.

02. It’s ridiculously light
Some doughnuts require serious commitment. The Original Glazed practically floats. Soft, pillowy and gloriously airy, it has somehow mastered the art of being indulgent without feeling like you’ve eaten a brick.

03. Warm OGs are another level
Catch one fresh and warm and you’ll understand the fuss. That melt-in-your-mouth texture goes into overdrive, making it almost impossible to stop at one.

04. It doesn’t overcomplicate things
No salted caramel, cookie crumbs, extravagant fillings or edible glitter (although we quite like some of these toppings on occasion). Here, it’s just good dough, good glaze and a very good idea.

05. It’s an OG for a reason
Trends come and go, but the Original Glazed has remained Krispy Kreme’s signature for generations. Sometimes the simplest thing on the menu is the thing you keep coming back to.