This is the Ito En Torotto Nameraka Mango Oolong, containing mango juice (though not in sufficient quantity to be labelled as such). The beverage had an opaque orange hue and a fresh, vibrant mango aroma.
When consumed chilled, it opened with immediate notes of mango, reminiscent of ripe Kensington Pride juice, delivering sweet, rounded flavours at the head of each sip. Mid-sip, a juicy tartness developed, balanced by a light viscosity that coated the palate and prolonged the mango character. This gradually gave way in the finish, where the fruit lingered briefly before a clean aftertaste emerged as the liquid cleared. The oolong presence was not especially distinct, likely masked by the richness of the mango, but its subtlety did not detract. Instead, the drink resembled a lighter mango nectar, bright and refreshing without excessive weight.
Overall, a satisfying beverage where the mango shines most clearly, worth repurchasing even in the absence of a strong tea presence, perhaps reflecting the use of a lightly oxidised, fruit-forward oolong.
This Ito En Torotto Nameraka Mango Oolong contained 480 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.