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    01/12/2021

    Coffee Milk Tea (Hong Kong Style Yuanyang Tea)

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    Why choose between coffee or tea when you can easily have both? This Hong Kong Style Yuanyang Coffee Milk Tea blends the two staple beverages into a tasty drink sure to give you a caffeine kick. Enjoy it hot or on ice!

    Why choose between coffee or tea when you can easily have both? The Hong Kong Style Yuanyang Coffee Milk Tea blends the two staple beverages into a tasty drink sure to give you a caffeine kick. Enjoy it hot or on ice!

    The term “Yuanyang” (also called yuenyeung in Cantonese) translates to “Mandarin duck”, and if you look up a photo, you’ll notice the male and female are quite different. Like the mandarin ducks, this drink combines two elements that stand very distinctly on their own to create a beautiful pairing.

    It’s sweet, it’s creamy. This harmonious combination of the coffee and tea makes it a great option if you’re feeling indecisive, or just want to try a twist on your favorite daily drink.

    Table of Contents Show
    What is Coffee Milk Tea?
    Ingredients & Substitutes
    How to Make Coffee Milk Tea
    Step 1: Make the Milk Tea
    Step 2: Make the coffee
    Step 3: Make coffee milk tea
    Tips & Tricks
    What’s the Best Tea to Use For This Recipe?
    Coffee Milk Tea with Boba
    Hot or Iced Coffee Milk Tea
    Milk Tea to Coffee Ratio
    What Does Coffee Milk Tea Taste Like?
    Coffee Milk Tea Recipe

    What is Coffee Milk Tea?

    It’s exactly what it sounds like – coffee and milk tea combined into one!

    Black tea is brewed directly in milk with sugar, then combined with brewed coffee. Optional boba pearls can be added to the recipe, which works hot or cold.

    Ingredients & Substitutes

    • Coffee: Brewed coffee works best. Alternatively, you can use the instant coffee mix.
    • Milk: Use whole milk for a creamier milk tea, but you can use whatever milk you have on hand
    • Tea Bag: Traditional coffee milk tea uses black tea.
    • Sugar: Use regular granulated sugar, simple syrup or honey.

    You can add optional boba pearls to your drink. If you’d like to serve it cold, you’ll also need some ice.

    How to Make Coffee Milk Tea

    Step 1: Make the Milk Tea 

    Photo showing how to make milk tea.
    • In a saucepan over medium heat, add milk, tea bag, and sugar.
    • Stir to let the sugar dissolve, and cook until the milk is steaming. Remove the teabag, and let it cool down.

    Step 2: Make the coffee

    Photo showing making the coffee.
    • Make coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
    • Optional: cook tapioca pearls if you’d like to add boba to your drink

    Step 3: Make coffee milk tea

    Assemble everything and serve.
    • Pour the milk tea into the glass, and then add coffee. Serve and enjoy immediately. (You’ll need to add some ice if you’d like to serve it cold.)

    Tips & Tricks

    • You can use more or less coffee to your own liking.
    • Taste and adjust the amount of sugar for the perfect subtle touch. Start with little sugar, and gradually add more.
    • Feel free to serve this beverage cold or hot.

    What’s the Best Tea to Use For This Recipe?

    Traditionally, Coffee Milk Tea is made using black tea as the flavor complements the coffee nicely. You can use either loose leaf tea or a tea bag.

    Coffee Milk Tea with Boba

    If a drink with both coffee and tea wasn’t exciting enough, this recipe goes great with boba pearls, which can be added when hot or cold. We love this brand that can be made in only 5 minutes. They don’t keep very well once cooked, so only make the amount you intend to consume.

    Why choose between coffee or tea when you can easily have both? The Hong Kong Style Yuanyang Coffee Milk Tea blends the two staple beverages into a tasty drink sure to give you a caffeine kick. Enjoy it hot or on ice!

    Hot or Iced Coffee Milk Tea

    Coffee Milk Tea can easily be enjoyed hot or cold. For a cold drink, cool both the coffee and milk tea to room temperature before adding ice. And to enjoy it warm, simply mix the two before they have cooled.

    Milk Tea to Coffee Ratio

    This recipe uses an equal ratio of coffee and milk tea, but that’s just a starting point. Are you a coffee aficionado? Try less tea, more coffee for a slight hint of something different. Love a creamy drink? Add just a shot of espresso to your milk tea, instead of a full brewed cup of coffee.

    What Does Coffee Milk Tea Taste Like?

    The best part of Coffee Milk Tea is that you can truly taste each component. It’s sugary,  it’s milky and it has distinct notes of both coffee and tea.

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    If you tried this recipe, let me know how your Coffee Milk Tea turns out in the comments below!

    Why choose between coffee or tea when you can easily have both? The Hong Kong Style Yuanyang Coffee Milk Tea blends the two staple beverages into a tasty drink sure to give you a caffeine kick. Enjoy it hot or on ice!

    Coffee Milk Tea Recipe

    Why choose between coffee or tea when you can easily have both? This Coffee Milk Tea from Hong Kong blends the two staple beverages into a tasty drink sure to give you a caffeine kick. Enjoy it hot or on ice!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Author: Izzy
    Calories: 120kcal

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup brewed coffee
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 tea bag
    • 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
    • ice
    • tapioca pearls (optional )

    Instructions 

    • Make the Milk Tea: In a saucepan over medium heat, add milk, tea bag, and sugar.
    • Stir to let the sugar dissolve. Cook until the milk is steaming.
    • Remove the tea bag, and transfer the milk tea to a container. Let it cool to room temperature and then chill in the refrigerator.
    • Make the coffee, and let it cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerated until ready to serve.
    • Fill a glass halfway with ice.
    • Pour the milk tea into the glass, and then add coffee. Serve and enjoy immediately.

    Notes

    • To make hot coffee milk tea: Mix the hot milk tea and coffee. Serve immediately.
    • To make boba coffee milk tea: Bring the water to boil in a medium saucepan. Add tapioca pearls. Cook for about 5 minutes or until soft. Add the cooked pearls to the glass before adding ice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 214mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Calcium: 134mg
    Author: Izzy
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Keyword: Coffee Milk Tea
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    Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes Tagged With: coffee, milk, sugar, tea bag

    About Izzy

    I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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    1. Katie says

      May 20, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      I have friends that are obsessed with this! It’s a great way to start the morning.

      Reply
    2. Diana says

      May 20, 2021 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      What a great-sounding drink. I’m excited to try both hot and cold versions.

      Reply

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