This is the Suntory Craft Boss Fruit Tea, made with 9% fruit juice from a blend of apple, peach, grape, pear, and orange, with added Shine Muscat extract. The tea base features black tea extracted via a “high-concentration aroma extraction method,” with no artificial sweeteners.
The beverage presented a clear brown-orange hue and a vibrant aroma blending fruity sweetness with the lifted fragrance of black tea. When consumed chilled, each sip began with a clean, mellow sweetness marked by the presence of black tea. This was followed by a richer, fruit-driven body, with dominant notes of apple and peach. A soft juicy acidity emerged toward the second half, likely contributed by the orange juice, before both the sweetness and acidity tapered off in the finish, leaving a lasting impression of the tea’s aromatic character in the clean aftertaste.
While apple and peach were the most clearly identifiable flavours, the Shine Muscat contributed floral and tropical nuances that enriched the overall profile without becoming overly dominant. Importantly, the blend did not veer into generic fruit punch territory. Instead, it maintained a careful balance that allowed the black tea’s aroma and depth to remain central, with the fruit elements offering support and complexity.
Overall, a well-executed fruit tea with layered flavour, moderate sweetness, and a clean, lingering finish.
This Suntory Craft Boss Fruit Tea contained 600 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.