Yuenyeung
Yuenyeung is a drink created by mixing coffee with tea. It originated in Hong Kong at dai pai dong and cha chaan teng, but is now available in various types of restaurants.
The exact method of creating yuenyeung varies by vendor and region, but it generally consists of brewed coffee and black tea with sugar and milk. According to the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the mixture is three parts coffee and seven parts Hong Kong–style milk tea. It can be served hot or cold.
Etymology
The name yuenyeung refers to mandarin ducks, which is a symbol of conjugal love in Chinese culture, as the birds usually appear in pairs and the male and female look very different. This same connotation of a "pair" of two unlike items is used to name this drink.Origin
A dai pai dong–style restaurant in Hong Kong named Lan Fong Yuen claims that both yuenyeung and silk-stocking milk tea were invented in 1952 by its owner, Lum Muk-ho. Its claim for yuenyeung is unverified, but that for silk-stocking milk tea is generally supported.Adoption
In summer 2010, Starbucks stores in Hong Kong and Macau promoted a frappuccino version of the drink. It was sold as the "Yuen Yeung Frappuccino Blended Cream".The drink is also common in Malaysia, where it is known as "kopi cham", from Malay kopi and Hokkien c=攙.