Yuenyeung, which means "mandarin duck" in Cantonese, is a beloved cha chaan teng (Hong Kong diner) drink combining coffee and milk tea. The Mandarin Duck, our play on this classic, was introduced to our menu in June 2024. The Mandarin Duck combines our malted milk tea and Minus beanless cold brew coffee.
Did you know that the mandarin duck is known to mate for life? Male ducks flaunt vibrant plumage while females don subtle shades of gray or beige. Their contrasting appearance is a symbol of unlikely harmony— an apt namesake for blending coffee and tea and for our partnership with Minus.
When we first began to R&D our version of the Yuenyeung, we tried almost a dozen local coffees to find one that would compliment our malted milk tea. Minus’ beanless cold brew, made with upcycled fermented roots, seeds, and legumes, was the one that we kept coming back to.
Mamamhuhu x Minus isn‘t just about taste - our values line up as well. At Mamahuhu we’re all about cooking the Chinese-American dishes we grew up eating, with transparently sourced ingredients. Minus beanless coffee is crafted with 94% less water and its production yields 86% less carbon emissions than traditional coffee beans, an effort that Minus founder Maricel Saenz committed to after seeing the effects of changing climate in her native Costa Rica. So no, don’t worry there's no duck in this drink — just a nod to a classic drink and a partnership aimed at a more sustainable food ecosystem.
Taste Minus Coffee in: Mandarin Duck
