This is my first recipe review; it’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a while.
There are SO many amazing + pretty bad recipes that I’ve tried over the years, and I really wanted a space to share the winners.
That way there’s no guessing about whether you just wasted $53 on getting ingredients for a not-so-good recipe.
Also, you have go-to recipes for guests, and it gives me the chance to share food bloggers you might like to follow!
And for my first review, I’m going to be covering Wok’s of Life’s Hong Kong coffee and tea.
So Was Woks of Life’s Hong Kong Coffee Tea Recipe Worth It?
Clearly. 😌
I mean I did say I was only sharing the winners. 👌
It did have me a bit nervous though!
I trust Woks of Life’s recipes; they’re good at what they do + I love Asian drinks in general.
BUT I never thought about putting coffee and tea together, so I had no idea how it would taste.
Taste Review
I felt like I was getting a drink straight out of a cafe in Asia.
It was so creamy and rich, and the flavors JUST worked.
Also, instead of the tea and coffee contrasting in a weird/bad way, it felt like I was simultaneously drinking a sweet creamy coffee and a sweet creamy tea at the same time.
Somehow they didn’t conflict, they just complimented each other.
So yes, Woks of Life’s HK style tea and coffee (yuanyang) is DEFINITELY worth making.
Recipe Level & Recommendations
Recipe Level: Very Easy
Personal Recommendation for this Hong Kong style coffee:
- I used loose-leaf black tea which I felt brought out some great flavors, but it’s not necessary for the brewing process!
- I didn’t use the recommended amount of sugar but just added sugar to taste. I think this might be the best way to go (you can always add more, but you can never add less 🤷♀️).
- You might want to try out brown sugar with this. I haven’t personally (yet), but I just have a feeling that it would work nicely. 👍
I have a sweet spot in general for Asian drinks (my diet consisted of 75% of them when I used to live in Taipei).
So trying this yuan yang drink was definitely not a chore! 😂
But I am happy to review and recommend something that I think you would like as well!
Also, it’s just a great drink to have if you need some extra energy for an all-nighter or an extra early wakeup.
So give this Hong Kong tea recipe a try and let me know what you think! Was it a yes or a no for you?
Chasing Foxes was started in 2016 as a way for Grace and her husband, Silas, to start traveling. However, they started to realize that they had a passion for improving themselves, and wanted to help others level up their lives as well. So whether it's with cooking, travel, or staying healthy, they want to help you better your life bit by bit, as they do the same.