This is the Signature Peach ($13.00) from D.O.S.E on High, featuring peach, tarragon, Earl Grey tonic, and espresso.

The beverage presented with a pronounced ombré appearance, transitioning from a translucent golden base into a deeper orange mid-section before resolving into an opaque dark brown upper layer from the espresso. Aroma opened with roasted espresso notes due to the stratified top layer, supported underneath by lighter citrus and stone fruit aromatics.

Once stirred to a uniform translucent brown hue, initial contact delivered immediate notes of yellow peach with a floral sweetness alongside restrained acidity. The fruit profile remained clean and natural in character, avoiding syrup-like heaviness.

Through the mid-palate, the tarragon became more evident, contributing an aromatic warmth carrying soft anise and faint liquorice notes. The herbaceous character rounded the fruit profile without introducing sharp spice, while the Earl Grey tonic contributed bergamot aromatics and restrained citrus bitterness that tightened the structure through the centre palate. Texture remained notably smooth and integrated throughout.

Towards the finish, the espresso became increasingly prominent, tempering the sweeter peach notes while introducing roasted depth and body without overt bitterness, astringency, or acidity. The beverage resolved cleanly, with the herbal and citrus elements lingering lightly after the coffee receded.

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Overall, a layered espresso tonic-style beverage with a converging flavour trajectory and highly integrated texture, resulting in a smooth and controlled balance between fruit, herbaceous warmth, citrus aromatics, and roasted coffee depth.

This Signature Peach was purchased from D.O.S.E on High in Auckland, New Zealand in May 2026.