This is the Ito En Torotto Nameraka Marron Oolong, featuring a marron-flavoured oolong base without the use of actual marron.
The beverage presented with an opaque tan hue, with visible sediment at the base requiring agitation before consumption. Aroma opened with a sweet, roasted chestnut note, resembling chestnut purée.
Initial contact delivered a pronounced sweetness, approaching a sugary intensity that built through the early palate. Through the mid-palate, a caramelised, earthy chestnut profile emerged, adding some depth and complexity to the sweetness. Despite the presence of sediment suggestive of chestnut purée, the mouthfeel remained relatively thin, aligning more closely with a flavoured tea than a cream-based beverage, limiting the expected richness. The sweetness carried through to the finish whetre the chestnut notes lingered long in the aftertaste. Tea presence remained minimal in flavour, contributing more to the structure than to any distinct taste or astringency. Mouthfeel was light and slightly thinned, with suspended sediment providing intermittent texture without translating into sustained body.
Overall, a flavoured oolong with pronounced sweetness and light chestnut character, resulting in a thinner structure with limited tea definition.
This Ito En Torotto Nameraka Marron Oolong contained 480 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.