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    Yuenyueng (Hong Kong Coffee Tea Drink)

    Published: Feb 18, 2022 by Michelle · 6 Comments

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    This recipe for Yuenyueng is a rich and strong drink combining brewed coffee and Hong Kong milk tea mixed together. If you can't decide between coffee and tea, this drink is perfect for you!

    Glass of yuenyueng coffee tea drink with straw on marble coasters.

    What is Yuenyueng?

    It's a drink consisting of a mix of black tea and coffee that is popular in kopi tiams (coffee shops) in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia and Singapore.

    The drink's name yuenyueng refers to Mandarin ducks (yuanyang), symbolizing the male and female ducks that appear together, but visually look very different.

    The pairing of two different items comes together in this unique coffee and tea drink.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    If you're indecisive like me and can't decide between tea and coffee -- this drink is perfect for you!

    You can enjoy this drink cold or hot.

    This Yuenyueng coffee tea beverage is based on a 7 parts Hong Kong style milk tea to 3 parts coffee ratio.

    I've done the calculation and testing so you don't have to guess!

    The hint of bitterness from the coffee pairs well with the sweetness from the HK milk tea.

    What does it taste like?

    It's the perfect mix of slightly sweet from the creamy milk tea and slightly bitter from the coffee.

    In the same vein, if you love tea and coffee together, try my Matcha Espresso Fusion, which is a mix of coffee and matcha green tea.

    Glass of iced yuenyueng coffee tea drink on marble coasters.
    Ingredients you'll need

    You'll need:

    • Hong Kong Milk Tea: is a style of black tea; strong, rich black Ceylon tea sweetened with condensed milk
    • brewed coffee: hot or cold, depending on how you're enjoying the drink; you can use whatever coffee you like (eg. instant coffee, espresso powder, cold brew)
    • condensed milk: or any sweetener; add according to your taste

    Note: If you're enjoying this drink cold, I would make the HK milk tea and coffee the night before or use a cold brew coffee.

    How to make it

    To make it iced:

    First, make the Hong Kong Milk Tea according to the recipe. (Do this the night before to let the tea chill in the fridge).

    To a tall glass, add a few ice cubes and pour in 90ml cooled coffee.

    Add 200ml chilled HK milk tea to the coffee. (Add additional condensed milk to your taste).

    Stick in a straw, give it a stir and enjoy.

    To make it hot:

    In a large mug, add the 90ml hot coffee.

    Pour in the 200ml hot HK milk tea and give it a stir. (Add additional condensed milk to your taste).

    Close up of a glass of yuenyueng coffee tea drink with straw on marble coasters.
    How to serve

    Serve the Yuenyueng coffee tea drink hot or cold.

    Pair the drink with Chinese Hong Kong café or bakery favourites such as:

    Homemade Chinese Egg Tarts

    Hong Kong-Style French Toast

    Wife Cakes (老婆餅)

    Hong Kong-Style Macaroni Soup

    Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes (Feng Li Su) 鳳梨酥

    How to store

    You can make each component (coffee and milk tea) and store them separately in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Otherwise, you can also prepare the Yuenyueng drink ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Expert tips & notes

    Hong Kong Milk Tea will already have a balanced taste from the condensed milk and the black Ceylon tea.

    Depending on the type of coffee you use and the brewing method, you may need to adjust the amount of sweetener to your taste.

    You can use loose black tea leaves if you don't have finely ground black tea on hand.

    For a kid-friendly version, omit the coffee and tea in place of Milo and Horlicks blended together.

    Other recipes you may like

    Be sure to check out these recipes:

    Hong Kong Milk Tea Bubble Tea

    Homemade Pineapple Buns (Bo Lo Bao)

    Homemade Matcha Espresso Fusion

    Cà Phê Sữa đá (Vietnamese Iced Coffee)

    Rose Milk Tea Latte

    Jasmine Milk Tea

    Let me know if you try out this recipe -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

    Glass of Hong Kong style yuenyueng coffee tea drink with a stainless steel straw on marble coasters.

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    5 from 4 votes

    Yuenyueng (Hong Kong Coffee Tea Drink)

    This recipe for Yuenyueng is a rich and strong drink combining brewed coffee and Hong Kong milk tea mixed together. If you can't decide between coffee and tea, this drink is perfect for you!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Hong Kong
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 210 ml HK milk tea
    • 90 ml brewed coffee
    • ice cubes
    • condensed milk optional, add to your taste
    Metric | US Customary
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    Instructions

    To make it iced:

    • First, make the Hong Kong Milk Tea according to the recipe. (Do this the night before to let the tea chill in the fridge).
    • To a tall glass, add a few ice cubes and pour in 90ml cooled coffee.
    • Add 200ml chilled HK milk tea to the coffee. (Add additional condensed milk to your taste).
    • Stick in a straw, give it a stir and enjoy.

    To make it hot:

    • In a large mug, add the 90ml hot coffee.
    • Pour in the 200ml hot HK milk tea and give it a stir. (Add additional condensed milk to your taste).
    • Enjoy immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 308mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Comments

    1. Neil

      February 18, 2022 at 11:53 pm

      5 stars
      I think I missed this when I was in Hong Kong in 2019! Lynne and I stayed there stopping off for 4 days and did a bit of sightseeing (definitely want to go back to do more) on our way to Bali. As a coffee and tea fan I know I will love this!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        February 19, 2022 at 3:59 pm

        Oooh yes Neil, you'll have to give this drink a try if you get a chance to go back to HK! Definitely a great choice if you can't decide between tea and coffee 😉

    2. David @ Spiced

      February 21, 2022 at 4:20 am

      5 stars
      What a fun idea to combine tea and coffee in this recipe. I often have that mid-morning feeling of "hmm...do I want coffee or tea?" This is perfect for that time!

      Reply
    3. Dawn

      February 21, 2022 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      Tea and milk in one delicious drink? How fun! I would love to give this a try for an afternoon treat! Sounds delicious!

      Reply
    4. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      February 21, 2022 at 3:45 pm

      This is one gorgeous drink... and I can't think of a more pleasant way to get energized in the afternoon!

      Reply
    5. Beth

      March 06, 2022 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      I stumbled upon this today, and I just finished a cup. Holy cow, is it good. I love tea and I love coffee, so it was perfect for me.

      Reply

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