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Hot Hong Kong yuanyang coffee milk tea in a clear glass mug and saucer.

Hong Kong Yuanyang

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Hong Kong's café drink combining strong black tea, brewed coffee, evaporated milk, and sugar.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 drinks
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Hong Kong
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Yuanyang
  • 4 cups water
  • 6 tbsp Ceylon black tea leaves
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee hot
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine-mesh tea strainer
  • Coffee maker
  • Heatproof glass mugs

Method
 

Brew the Tea:
  1. Bring the water just to a boil. Add tea leaves, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and steep for 4 minutes, then strain.
Mix the Yuanyang:
  1. Combine 3 cups hot strained tea with the brewed coffee. Stir in evaporated milk and sugar until dissolved.
  2. Taste and adjust with a little more tea, coffee, or milk. Warm gently if needed without boiling. Pour into heatproof glasses and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 95mgSugar: 23g

Notes

  • A robust Ceylon tea stands up to the coffee; avoid steeping too long or the drink can become harsh.
  • For an iced version, cool the mixture completely and pour over fresh ice.