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 doesβcreating 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
Breakfast set
3:15 PM afternoon tea
Late night deadlines
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 Mattersβ
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Origin Story
Rooted in Hong Kong
Perfect for the Holiday Season
Holiday PickEven during the holiday season, this drink finds its place β between long conversations, travel days, heavy meals, or quiet pauses away from the noise.
- π§βπ©βπ§ Everyone-friendly
- π₯ Best served warm
Places & Everyday Rituals
Where this drink feels most at home
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.
- π€There is a child-friendly version called 'Children's Yuanyang' made with Horlicks and Ovaltine, containing no tea or coffee.
Cultural Beliefsβ
How This Drink Is Madeβ
Ingredients
The Base
- Strong Black Tea (Ceylon blend)
- Strong Coffee
- Evaporated Milk
- Sugar (or Condensed Milk)
Instructions
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