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Why Milk Tea in Hong Kong Tastes So Unique | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep2

Angie Hon and Cassie FeiJan 09, 2023

This is the second episode of City Bites, Hong Kong edition, where we dive into the city’s unique food culture, and its roots.

Pineapple buns, egg tarts, and milk tea — you can get an authentic taste of Hong Kong just by visiting a Cha Chaan Teng. These Hong Kong-style cafes serve a plethora of dishes that’s both inspired by the east and the west. We visited the oldest existing Cha Chaan Teng in Hong Kong, as well as a newer one that’s trying to put a spin to the tradition. 

Angie Hon
Angie began her journey into visual storytelling as a broadcast journalist. She went on to cover cultural stories in Asia about food and travel, targeting young audiences on social media. Now with Morning Studio, she hopes to create engaging content with character.
Cassie Fei
Cassie Fei is a contributor at Goldthread. She was previously a filmmaker, documentary producer, and motion animator.
Hong Kong CuisineAsia travelHong Kong style milk teaHong Kong culture

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Pineapple buns, egg tarts, and milk tea — you can get an authentic taste of Hong Kong just by visiting a Cha Chaan Teng. These Hong Kong-style cafes serve a plethora of dishes that’s both inspired by the east and the west. We visited the oldest existing Cha Chaan Teng in Hong Kong, as well as a newer one that’s trying to put a spin to the tradition.