This is the Mandarin Iced Green Tea with Jelly ($12.50; fixed ice, no sugar) from TopTea, featuring osmanthus jelly topped with whole mandarin blended into a chunky slush with ice and green tea.
The beverage presented with a layered appearance, golden and translucent at the base from the jelly, topped with an opaque yellow-orange slush containing semi-blitzed mandarin segments.
With the slush thicker than the jelly, mixing the drink was initially impossible, so the first sips delivered smooth globs of gently sweet, floral osmanthus jelly. Through the mid-palate, the mandarin green tea delivered a rich, vibrant mandarin profile, with plenty of pulp providing texture and a soft chew. The slush carried the natural sweetness of the mandarins without requiring added sugar. Towards the finish, a slight tingling sensation emerged, typical of citrus oils. This raised the possibility that the mandarin flavour had been amplified beyond the fresh fruit itself to achieve its vibrancy and presence without introducing bitterness.
Overall, a mandarin green tea with a layered flavour trajectory and contrasting jelly and slush textures, resulting in a refreshing but initially disjointed structure.
This Mandarin Iced Green Tea with Jelly was purchased from TopTea in Sydney, Australia, in October 2026.