A flavor gradient capsule having concentric shells with flavor increasing from outside to inside to balance desensitization of flavor receptors during a slow dissolution in the mouth. The capsule has a core (101)(201) with a concentrated flavorant an inner shell (102)(202) substantially surrounding the core with the same flavorant at a lower concentration and an outer shell (103)(203) substantially surrounding the inner shell (102)(202) with the same flavorant at a yet lower concentration. Also disclosed are methods of making such flavor gradient capsules and orally enjoyable products incorporating the same.
