This is the Jasmine Grapefruit Tea ($8.80; less ice, 70% sugar) from SoTea, featuring a jasmine green tea base with cubes of Asian pear and sliced citrus.
The beverage presented with a translucent orange-yellow hue, with off-white pear cubes settled at the base and a citrus slice at the surface. Aroma opened with light jasmine florals alongside a soft citrus note.
On tasting, the initial contact delivered a clear floral presence, supported by a balanced sweet citrus profile. The sweetness was controlled, allowing both tea and fruit to remain distinct. Through the mid-palate, the jasmine became more pronounced, developing dewy, fragrant notes without becoming overly perfumed. The green tea base contributed a lightly toasted character, while the citrus shifted towards a subtle zestiness with mild acidity, consistent with grapefruit juice but without bitterness. Towards the finish, the citrus sweetness was rounded by the more pronounced, honeyed sweetness of the Asian pear. The pear pieces introduced intermittent crunch, adding textural contrast and extending the fruit profile. The aftertaste carried lingering jasmine florals with a soft, sweet citrus note. Mouthfeel remained smooth throughout, with no detectable astringency from the tea base.
Overall, a floral citrus tea with balanced grapefruit acidity, pear-driven sweetness, and a smooth, non-astringent finish.
This Jasmine Grapefruit Tea was purchased from SoTea in Sydney, Australia in April 2026.