Kahlua Oolong
Description
Kahlua Oolong is a unique cocktail that combines Mexican coffee liqueur with ancient Chinese oolong tea. The rich aroma of coffee harmonizes with the refined astringency of oolong tea, while lemon acidity ties everything together. This fusion of Eastern and Western cultures expresses the attitude of learners who accumulate knowledge, creating quiet and calm moments.
Origin
Country of Origin: Japan （1970年代）
Created in 1970s Japan by bartenders who attempted to fuse tea culture with cocktail culture. Born as a unique cocktail connecting Eastern and Western cultures when the Kahlua boom coincided with Japan's return to tea culture.
Birth Date Meaning
A hardworking person who acquires knowledge step by step
The deep wisdom of coffee merges with the ancient culture of oolong tea, symbolizing continuous learning and growth
Famous Quotes
- "There is no royal road to learning" - Euclid
Trivia
- Oolong tea was born in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province during the mid-Ming Dynasty (1368-1683)
- 'Oolong' is named after tea leaves that are black like crow feathers and curved like a dragon
- Kahlua Oolong was an original cocktail created in Japan in the 1970s
- There are as many as 800 varieties of oolong tea
- In China, the price of premium oolong tea can reach 2.5 million yen for 20g of tea leaves
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Kahlua - 30 ml
- Oolong Tea - 120 ml
- Lemon Juice - 5 ml
- Ice - 適量 適量
Instructions:
- Fill highball glass with ice
- Pour 30ml Kahlua
- Add 5ml lemon juice
- Pour 120ml cold oolong tea
- Stir gently with bar spoon
- Garnish with lemon slice
- Scatter tea leaves on top as accent