This is the Magnolia Pear Tea ($8.80; less ice, 70% sugar) from SoTea, featuring a white champaca green tea base with Asian pear.
The beverage presented with an opaque yellow-orange colour, with off-white Asian pear cubes settled at the base. The liquid was uniform in appearance, with the fruit clearly separated. Aroma opened with light magnolia florals, carrying a soft, perfumed quality without excessive intensity.
On tasting, the initial contact delivered a restrained floral note, with the magnolia sitting above a present but unobtrusive green tea base. Sweetness registered early but remained controlled, allowing the structure of the tea to come through. Through the mid-palate, the Asian pear character developed more clearly, introducing a juicier, honeyed sweetness. The pear pieces were cut into small, firm cubes, producing a distinct crunch when drawn through the straw and creating intermittent textural contrast against the liquid. Towards the finish, the profile shifted into a light astringency, supported by subtle toasted notes from the Chinese green tea base. This reduced the perception of sweetness and added definition to the end of each sip. The aftertaste carried a combination of lingering floral notes and ripe pear sweetness, gradually tapering into a gentle tea bitterness. Mouthfeel remained smooth throughout, with the astringency providing structure without becoming drying.
Overall, a floral tea with clear pear sweetness, crisp fruit texture, and a light astringent green tea finish.
This Magnolia Pear Tea was purchased from SoTea in Sydney, Australia in March 2026.