This is the Purple Grape Bloom ($10.30, 100% sugar, no ice) from Tea Republic, featuring a jasmine tea base with macerated grapes and osmanthus jelly.
The beverage had a translucent red hue. When consumed chilled, it presented a well-balanced, smooth grape flavour—sweet yet not cloying or overly tannic—allowing the floral character of the jasmine to emerge clearly. The dewy notes of the jasmine green tea became most pronounced mid-sip, lending freshness and lift to the grape base. Small pieces of grape flesh added bursts of concentrated fruit flavour and textural contrast. The osmanthus jelly, though pleasantly smooth and slightly bouncy, was notably mild, contributing little beyond texture. Its flavour was faint to the point of being indistinct, making it a weaker component beside the otherwise bright and aromatic tea.
Overall, an enjoyable grape-infused jasmine tea with clean flavour and good balance, though the osmanthus jelly lacked depth and presence, especially compared to the more vibrant interpretation from Order Lemon.
This Purple Grape Bloom was purchased from Tea Republic in Sydney, Australia in November 2025.