"Whether you're enjoying breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up, choosing between a soothing cup of tea or a strong mug of coffee can be a serious dilemma. You could try mixing the two, but they'd probably clash with each other ... right? On the contrary, cultures around the globe have enjoyed delectable coffee-tea hybrid drinks for decades, and trendy new spins on the concept could make you fall in love at first sip."
"Coffee mixed with tea is a delicious and unexpected drink combination that can bring out the best qualities of both beverages. Smooth and aromatic coffee can mellow the bitter tannins found in many teas, while the complex notes of your favorite black, white, or green tea will enrich and lift up the java's taste. Perhaps the most widely known example today is the dirty chai latte, made of chai spiced black tea mixed with milk and a shot of espresso."
Coffee and tea can be combined to create hybrid beverages that showcase complementary flavors and textures. Smooth, aromatic coffee mellows bitter tannins in many teas while black, white, or green teas contribute complex notes that lift coffee's taste. Popular examples include the dirty chai latte, which mixes chai-spiced black tea with milk and a shot of espresso, and lesser-known regional blends that range from milky and mild to intensely concentrated. Pairing coffee with herbal teas or tisanes reduces caffeine intensity, while creations like the Ethiopian spreeze deliver concentrated flavor. Yuenyeung, a Hong Kong favorite, pairs strong milk tea with coffee for a sweet, creamy, bitter balance.
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