This is the Qilan Apple Apricot ($10.90; regular ice, less sugar) from Heytea, featuring lightly roasted Qilan oolong with Fuji apple and Golden Sun apricot.
The beverage presented with an opaque orange-brown hue and was garnished with a circular slice of dried citrus. Initial contact delivered immediate, vibrant orchid notes from the lightly roasted Qilan oolong, with a smooth and gentle tea body that remained free of astringency. The floral character provided a slightly honeyed background for the fruit.
Through the mid-palate, the crisp sweetness of Fuji apple emerged, reinforcing the honeyed profile while contributing low acidity. Towards the finish, the Golden Sun apricot introduced a slightly tart and earthy stonefruit character, developing alongside the floral oolong into an earthy, honeyed and floral conclusion.
Overall, a fruit tea with a layered flavour trajectory and smooth, integrated texture, resulting in a refreshing balance between floral tea, crisp apple and tart apricot.
This Qilan Apple Apricot was purchased from Heytea in Sydney, Australia in September 2026.