This is the Osmanthus Oolong Fresh Milk Tea ($6.50, +$1.00 for large; less ice, no sugar) from ChaPanda, featuring a roasted oolong milk tea infused with golden osmanthus.
The roasted oolong opened each sip with bold, aromatic notes, developing through the body into the floral, honeyed character of osmanthus. The milk provided sufficient sweetness to carry the roasted tea and floral notes without additional sugar, maintaining balance without obscuring the tea’s aromatic depth. There was no discernible astringency or bitterness, allowing the roasted and floral notes to remain clearly defined.
Slight sediment from the osmanthus petals collected at the bottom of the cup, providing an unexpected textural layer. Despite being ordered without sugar, the beverage retained sufficient sweetness, suggesting that osmanthus honey may have contributed to the flavour profile, although this could not be confirmed.
Overall, a milk tea with a layered progression from bold roasted oolong to honeyed floral notes, supported by natural-seeming sweetness and a clean, non-astringent finish. The absence of bitterness allowed the tea’s aromatic depth to remain prominent, while the osmanthus sediment added a subtle textural variation.
This Osmanthus Oolong Fresh Milk Tea was purchased from ChaPanda in Sydney, Australia, in October 2026.