This is the Golden Pineapple Punched Lemon Tea ($8.20, +$1.00 for 1 L king size, +$1.00 for osmanthus jelly, no ice, 50% sugar) from Order Lemon. It featured a jasmine green tea base infused with slices of lemon and lime and chunks pineapple punched to enhance their flavours.
The drink was a translucent yellow hue, with crushed pineapple, lemon, and lime pulp and slices on top, with osmanthus jelly at the base. Sipped chilled, the jasmine notes in the green tea offered an immediate burst of dewy floral essence, complemented by a subtle astringency from the Chinese green tea base. The pineapple contributed tropical sweetness, while the citrus elements provided a balancing acidity. The addition of osmanthus jelly introduced a smooth, bouncy texture that contrasted with the chunky pineapple, enhancing the overall experience with fruity floral apricot-like notes.
Overall, the combination of intense flavors, including floral tones, tea essence, and fruity pineapple and lemon, delivered a refreshing brightness to the drink, making it worthy of repurchase. However, some may prefer a slightly lower intensity, which could be achieved by adding soda water for bubbles rather than ice.
This Golden Pineapple Punched Lemon Tea was purchased from Order Lemon located at Kiosk 201a, Level LG1, Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, Cnr Devlin St & Blaxland Rd, Ryde NSW 2112 in May 2024.