Wuyi Da Hong Pao with Strawberry and Lemon ($8.80, +$1.00 for agar pearls, half sugar, less ice) from Tea & Co. It featured a da hong pao oolong tea base, complemented by lemon slices and macerated strawberries.

The beverage had a vibrant translucent red hue with toppings at the base, followed by a layer of macerated strawberries and lemon slices floating at the top. Consumed chilled, the orchid notes of the da hong pao oolong were prominent in every sip, emerging at the beginning and persisting into the finish. Early in the sip, the rich fruity sweetness of cooked strawberries came through, balanced by the lemon, which contributed a gentle acidity by mid-sip without imparting any overt sourness or citrusy presence to the beverage. Overall, this was an impeccably executed drink worth repurchasing, with an elegant emphasis on the quality of the da hong pao oolong, while effectively incorporating fresh fruit.

This Wuyi Da Hong Pao with Strawberry and Lemon was purchased from Tea & Co located at 180-186 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134 in June 2024.