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Yuanyang

Yuanyang (Yuen Yeung) is the ultimate hybrid. It marries the silky, tannic strength of Hong Kong-style milk tea with the roasted punch of coffee. It is a drink that shouldn't work, but doesβ€”creating a flavor profile that is greater than the sum of its parts.

At a Glance

  • β€’There is a child-friendly version called 'Children's Yuanyang' made with Horlicks and Ovaltine, containing no tea or coffee.

When People Drink This

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Breakfast set

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3:15 PM afternoon tea

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Late night deadlines

Often part of rituals
Ordering it 'Yit' (Hot) or 'Dong' (Cold)Pairing it with a crispy bun
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How This Drink Feels

The sensory experience

bittersweet and creamy and malty, with notes of evaporated milk and roasted coffee and black tea ending with a coating and strong finish

Why This Drink MattersβŒ„
It is a liquid metaphor for Hong Kong itself: a fusion of Eastern tea culture and Western coffee habits. It represents efficiency and adaptabilityβ€”why choose between tea and coffee when you can have the benefits of both?

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Origin Story

Rooted in Hong Kong

πŸ“ Hong Kong
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Perfect for the Holiday Season

Holiday Pick

Even during the holiday season, this drink finds its place β€” between long conversations, travel days, heavy meals, or quiet pauses away from the noise.

  • πŸ§‘β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Everyone-friendly
  • πŸ”₯ Best served warm
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Places & Everyday Rituals

Where this drink feels most at home

πŸ“High-rise apartmentsπŸ“Cha Chaan TengsπŸ“Dai Pai Dongs
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Did You Know?

The ratio of coffee to tea is a matter of personal and shop preference, but the 'Golden Ratio' is often cited as 3 parts coffee to 7 parts milk tea.

🎈Fun Facts
  • πŸ€“There is a child-friendly version called 'Children's Yuanyang' made with Horlicks and Ovaltine, containing no tea or coffee.
Cultural BeliefsβŒ„
Tea cools the body (yin), coffee heats it (yang); together they balance.
How This Drink Is MadeβŒ„

Ingredients

The Base

  • Strong Black Tea (Ceylon blend)
  • Strong Coffee
  • Evaporated Milk
  • Sugar (or Condensed Milk)

Instructions

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