This is the SoTea Longjing Milk Tea ($8.90, +$1.00 for large; no ice, 50% sugar) from SoTea.
Initial contact delivered a smooth and restrained Longjing profile with light vegetal sweetness and soft creaminess from the milk base. The tea opened with delicate notes of steamed greens and fresh chestnut, supported by a rounded mouthfeel that allowed the tea character to remain clearly discernible.
Through the mid-palate, the 50% sugar level remained well calibrated, allowing the nuanced character of the Longjing to develop without obscuring its delicate fragrance. The milk contributed additional natural sweetness and body, while the tea developed a balanced earthy, chestnut-like sweetness alongside subtle roasted undertones. Texture remained smooth and cohesive throughout, with neither the milk nor sweetness overwhelming the comparatively delicate tea base.
Towards the finish, the milk tea resolved cleanly with restrained sweetness and light residual creaminess. Gentle vegetal and nutty notes lingered alongside minimal astringency, producing a clean and composed finish. The sweetness level remained well judged throughout; a higher sugar level would likely have obscured the natural creamy sweetness and delicate fragrance of the Longjing itself.
Overall, a milk tea with a converging flavour trajectory and cohesive texture integration, resulting in an elegant and tea-forward expression of Longjing that prioritises balance and restraint.
This Longjing Milk Tea was purchased from SoTea in Sydney, Australia in July 2026.