Hi Tea Review: Refreshing And IG-Worthy Cold Brew Iced Fruit Teas At Far East Plaza

And the newest kid on the block is homegrown label Hi Tea . What makes them stand apart is that all their tea leaves are soaked overnight in chilled water every day.

But when I heard it was cold brewed, I couldn’t wait to try, especially since very few cafes or bubble tea shops in Singapore serve this style of tea. Another winning point for me was that they don’t use any artificial fruit syrup — everything is made with 100% fresh and real fruits, which they tediously pulp and cut daily!

Drinks at Hi Tea First up on our list was Watermelon Snow ($4.80) . Featuring freshly cut watermelons blended with jasmine tea, the floral perfume of the tea beautifully lifted the taste of the juicy fruit.

It was a great choice to start with, as it cleansed and awoken our palate for the following drinks. So my interest was piqued when I saw Rockmelon Ice ($5.20) on the menu.

To boot, I in addition loved the eye-catching, swirling effects of the the rockmelon pulps when stirred – makes for the perfect Boomerang shot on Instagram! Lime Ice ($4.80) reminded me of my favourite calamansi drink, minus the intense acidity that can sometimes be too sharp on your taste buds. The cold brew oolong tea not only gave depth to the drink with its roasted tang, but subtly softened the sourness of the lime.

What I appreciated most was that the whole lime was only sliced and added in upon order, retaining the zesty citrus notes of the fruit. Comprising chunks of freshly cut pineapple, watermelon, lemon, lime, strawberry and passion fruit in their oolong tea, the invigorating drink has multifaceted layers of flavours that were vibrant, tangy, and simply nectarous.

Soaked up in oolong tea, each bite delivered a burst of floral aroma along with the fruits’ natural juices. To differentiate themselves from the rest, their cloud tea is complete with a creamy milk mixture with a hint of salt, which I found more palatable and less jelak than the usual cheese topping.

The light, earthy oolong made for a great base to go with the rich cream, and will appeal to all. On the other hand, the lychee red tea gave off a bright, crisp finish that was further elevated by the cream, and will be enjoyed by those with a penchant for honeyed treats.

The tables and chairs are also spread far apart, which is a huge draw, as I find that most restaurants and cafes tend to cram their patrons together these days. The verdict Hi Tea made me a fruit tea convert.

Their teas were neither bitter nor did they overpower the natural sweetness of the fresh fruits, which I believe is thanks to their method of cold brewing. I in addition liked how it’s a healthier alternative to bubble tea, and I don’t have to feel guilty when drinking something sweet.