Sheng Ye Na Tie (Raw Coconut Milk Latte)
A magical latte that conquered all of China! Raw coconut instead of milk
Description
The historic mega-hit drink invented by 'Luckin Coffee' (which surpassed Starbucks as China's largest chain). It's said every youth in China has drank this. Instead of cow's milk, it uses heavily concentrated 'Raw Coconut Milk' extracted via special methods. The espresso bitterness and intense coconut sweetness create miraculous harmony.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Thick raw coconut milk(Sheng Ye Ru)
- Espresso(Dark roast)
- Ice
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe & Trends]
- (The Coconut Secret) Do not use watery coconut water or canned cooking coconut milk. Use a specialized, highly concentrated, sweet 'Sheng Ye Ru' (Thick Raw Coconut Milk) made by cold-pressing and blending coconut meat. (The umami of this milk dictates 90% of the flavor).
- Fill a glass heavily with ice.
- Pour the thick coconut milk over the ice until 70% full (since it is naturally sweet, modern trends add ZERO or very little extra syrup).
- (Espresso) Extract a rich, premium espresso shot.
- [Creating the Layer]: 'Gently' pour the hot espresso directly over the ice so it floats on top of the coconut milk.
- Serve with a beautiful 2-layer gradient: pure white coconut milk on the bottom, dark brown espresso on top.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense sweet aroma and depth of raw coconut
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Mix canned coconut milk with condensed milk and add coffee)
Pairing
Pork Floss Cake / Egg Tart
Trivia
[Trivia] 'Sheng Ye' means raw coconut; 'Na Tie' means Latte. Holds the legend of selling 100 million cups in just one year after its release. Today, go to any cafe in China, and this sits higher on the menu than standard Cafe Lattes. China's national coffee.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] First, photograph the beautiful 2-layer gradient. Right before drinking, use a straw to aggressively stir it from the bottom up. The coffee's bitterness highlights the coconut aroma, leaving an astonishingly clean, refreshing aftertaste.
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