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Going Dutch: why taste of Hong Kong-style milk tea is Black and White

Going Dutch: why taste of Hong Kong-style milk tea is Black and White
South China Morning Post Saturday 01 August 2026, 02:01 UTC By Oscar Liu 1 min read
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A single canned ingredient imported from the Netherlands has quietly fuelled Hong Kong’s daily hustle for the past 85 years, evolving from a simple dairy product into the soul of local diner culture. For decades, the Black and White brand of full-cream evaporated milk has been a crucial element in Hong Kong-style milk tea culture and craftsmanship, giving this popular drink in the city’s cha chaan teng – local cafes – its signature fragrance, thickness and smoothness. “Everything starts from...

A single canned ingredient imported from the Netherlands has quietly fuelled Hong Kong’s daily hustle for the past 85 years, evolving from a simple dairy product into the soul of local diner culture. For decades, the Black and White brand of full-cream evaporated milk has been a crucial element in Hong Kong-style milk tea culture and craftsmanship, giving this popular drink in the city’s cha chaan teng – local cafes – its signature fragrance, thickness and smoothness. “Everything starts from a... [Image text:] # BLACKAWHITE MILK MILK MILK BLACKAWHITE BLACKAWHITE idbwr MILK MILK MILK MILKE S BLAC MILK MI
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