This is the Pineapple Oolong Tea ($7.70, +$1.00 for large, +$0.80 for green tea jelly, tiny ice, 10% sugar) from Chun Yang. The beverage had a transparent golden hue and featured cubes of cooked pineapple at the base, topped with green tea jelly.

When enjoyed chilled, the nutty notes of the oolong were subtly present at the start of each sip. However, the usual robust profile and subtle astringency typically found in their other oolong-based drinks were notably absent. Instead, the dominant flavour and sweetness in this drink came from the pineapple cubes. The pineapple flavour had a cooked quality to it, somewhat reduced in fresh acidity but still maintaining a substantial bite and a chewy mouthfeel due to its retained fibers. The green tea jelly provided a pleasant contrast to the pineapple’s fibrous texture with its smooth and toasted notes.

Overall, while the pineapple component shone brightly in this drink, the oolong base didn’t live up to expectations. It was possible that this was an anomaly for the day, as the addition of a tiny amount of ice should not have had such a significant impact on the overall flavour.

This Pineapple Oolong Tea was purchased from Chun Yang in Sydney, Australia in September 2023.