This is the SoTea Pistachio Cloud Muskmelon Coconut ($8.70; less ice, 70% sugar), featuring a muskmelon scented oolong tea base topped with coconut water and pistachio foam.
The beverage presented with a layered structure, with a translucent golden-yellow tea base and an opaque pastel green foam layer above, finished with crushed pistachios. The layers remained visually distinct prior to mixing. Aroma was led by sweet muskmelon, with a light nutty note from the pistachio foam.
On tasting, the initial contact delivered a sweet, musky melon profile, with the coconut water contributing additional sweetness and a slight dilution of the tea base. Through the mid-palate, the pistachio foam integrated into the liquid, introducing a creamy, nutty character that increased body and reduced the perception of sharpness in the tea. The texture became smoother and more cohesive as the foam dispersed. Towards the finish, the oolong base became more defined, contributing aromatic toasted notes. The melon profile softened but remained present, carrying into the aftertaste alongside residual nuttiness. The aftertaste tapered into a combination of gentle toast, soft melon sweetness, and a light nutty coating. Mouthfeel was smooth with moderate creaminess from the pistachio foam, with no separation once fully incorporated.
Overall, a layered melon-forward tea with creamy pistachio body and a light toasted oolong finish.
This Pistachio Cloud Muskmelon Coconut was purchased from SoTea in Sydney, Australia in March 2026.