This is the Cloud Aix ($9.00) from Festive Coffee, described as Taiwanese longan honey iced batch coffee topped with tea-infused cold foam.
The beverage presented with a translucent medium-brown coffee occupying the lower three-quarters of the glass, topped with an opaque off-white layer of tea-infused cold foam and garnished with a single honeyed longan.
Initial contact delivered smooth, honeyed notes over a lightly roasted batch coffee, with gentle floral acidity providing freshness rather than brightness. The coffee remained clean and approachable, allowing the longan honey to lend a rounded sweetness without masking the underlying roast character.
Through the mid-palate, the longan emerged with a distinct smoky sweetness, contributing a richer and slightly fuller mouthfeel than a straight batch brew. As the tea-infused cold foam gradually incorporated into each sip, the beverage became increasingly creamy while introducing gentle roasted oolong notes reminiscent of a lightly sweetened oolong milk tea. The progression remained cohesive, with the coffee, honey and tea each becoming more apparent as the texture evolved.
Towards the finish, the tea-infused cold foam softened into lingering roasted tea notes while preserving the coffee’s clean finish. Aftertaste carried a gentle honeyed sweetness alongside subtle roasted oolong character, leaving a rounded yet refreshing impression. The honeyed longan served as an effective conclusion to the beverage, tasting like a dried longan rehydrated in longan honey, with a deep smoky sweetness and a pleasantly crisp texture that reinforced the fruit’s presence established throughout the drink.
Overall, a specialty iced coffee with a layered flavour trajectory and well-integrated textural development, resulting in a thoughtfully composed beverage that successfully balances coffee, longan honey and tea without allowing any single element to dominate.
This Cloud Aix was purchased from Festive Coffee in Sydney, Australia in July 2026.