This is the Signature Feijoa ($16.00) from D.O.S.E on High, a nitro-infused feijoa cold brew with spiced honey foam, topped with freeze-dried feijoa and feijoa skin dust, and accompanied by a mini canelé.
The beverage presented with a translucent orange-brown hue beneath a layer of white foam dusted with green-yellow feijoa powder. Visible elements included pieces of freeze-dried feijoa suspended atop the foam. Aroma opened with aromatic sweet-tart feijoa notes supported by light roasted coffee and floral honey sweetness.
Initial contact delivered immediate notes of feijoa and cold brew coffee in near equal measure. The feijoa profile carried its characteristic tropical perfume with restrained tartness, while the nitro cold brew contributed rounded roasted depth without bitterness. The opening structure felt highly integrated, with neither the fruit nor coffee dominating the other.
Through the mid-palate, the spiced honey foam provided a creamy counterpoint to the lighter liquid structure of the cold brew while gently amplifying the tropical fragrance of the feijoa. Sweetness remained mellow and controlled, avoiding the heaviness often associated with honey-based drinks. Texture combined the smooth nitro base with the soft aeration of the foam, resulting in a layered but cohesive mouthfeel.
Towards the finish, the freeze-dried feijoa gradually rehydrated, producing concentrated bursts of sweet-tart fruit alongside subtle shifts in texture. These pieces introduced refreshing mint-like cooling nuances naturally associated with feijoa skin and flesh. Texture resolved into a notably smooth finish without unwanted bitterness, astringency, or excessive acidity. Aftertaste carried light roasted coffee notes alongside lingering tropical fruit before clearing cleanly from the palate.
The accompanying mini canelé functioned as a palate reset between sips, contributing honeyed sweetness, caramelised crunch, and chewy custard-like density that contrasted effectively against the brighter tartness of the feijoa cold brew while keeping the flavour progression refreshed.
Overall, a nitro cold brew with a converging flavour trajectory and highly integrated layered texture, resulting in a smooth and distinctive balance between tropical fruit brightness, restrained sweetness, and rounded roasted depth.
This Signature Feijoa was purchased from D.O.S.E on High in Auckland, New Zealand in May 2026.