Yuanyang with Caramel

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Yuanyang with Caramel: Yuanyang with Caramel, coffee mixed with milk tea, served in an appropriate regional glass or cup…

Coffee mixed with milk tea. A homestyle take on a drink from Hong Kong, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

Prep 12 min

Flavor Caramel

Serve Iced

Cooling 10 min

Total 22 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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glasses

¾ cup (5.0 fl oz)fresh brewed coffee
⅔ cup (145.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
3 ½ tbsp (65.0 g)sweetened condensed milk
1 ⅓ cups (190.0 g)ice cubes
⅔ cup (145.0 ml)strong brewed black tea, chilled
1 ½ tbsp (25.0 ml)caramel syrup

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Instructions

Prepare fresh brewed coffee according to its package instructions (or brew strong coffee), then cool promptly.
Whisk cold milk with condensed milk until no streaks remain.
Divide ice between two glasses, then pour in the sweet milk and the chilled coffee and the chilled black tea.
For this original caramel adaptation, add 25 ml caramel syrup to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
Stir gently or present layered; serve immediately.

Tips

Contains a possible caffeine source; exact caffeine per serving varies with products and extraction.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make yuanyang with caramel?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store yuanyang with caramel?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make yuanyang with caramel ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Coffee mixed with milk tea. A homestyle take on a drink from Hong Kong, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

190 Calories / serving

5.3g Fat

31.5g Carbs

5.0g Protein

31.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~380 cal · 11g fat · 63g carbs · 10g protein · 63g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.