This is the Seeker Coffee ($8.50) from Seeker, a cold brew coffee built on an Earl Grey tea base, topped with sparkling water, and paired with sous vide lime, star anise, and cinnamon, finished with a seaweed oil emulsion.

The drink presented with a layered structure: a transparent red-brown tea base, a clear sparkling layer, an opaque brown layer from the infused components, and a final opaque tan emulsion on top. Aroma opened with citrus and light spice, with a faint marine note from the emulsion.

When consumed by sipping across layers or after stirring, the opening impression was bright and citrus-driven. The profile combined bergamot from the Earl Grey with lime, creating a layered citrus structure. Gentle carbonation provided lift, softening the density of the flavour. Through the mid-palate, the spice elements emerged, with star anise and cinnamon contributing a warm, rounded depth. The flavour balance resembled a spiced citrus soft drink, sitting between a craft cola and a chinotto-style profile, though without pronounced bitterness. The finish was clean and lightly spiced, with lingering citrus oils and a subtle savoury undertone from the seaweed emulsion. Mouthfeel combined light effervescence with a slightly fuller body when the emulsion integrated.

Overall, a bright, citrus-spiced tea with layered aromatics and gentle carbonation, maintaining clarity without excessive bitterness.

This Coffee Earl Grey with Lime, Spice & Seaweed Oil was purchased from Seeker in Sydney, Australia in January 2026.