The "400 Times Coffee," a hot topic in Korea, originated from the famous tea restaurant "Han Kee Hand-Pulled Coffee" in Macau. This internet-famous beverage features a creamy and enticing milk foam layer that, when paired with milk, creates a dreamy layered visual effect. Beloved by coffee enthusiasts and DIY lovers, you can now easily recreate this popular hand-pulled coffee at home, turning the simple act of stirring into a therapeutic ritual for the day!
The 400 Times Challenge: Simple Ingredients for the Ultimate Milk Foam
Making "400 Times Coffee" is simple and fun, requiring only instant coffee, sugar, water, milk, and ice cubes. First, mix instant coffee, sugar, and warm water in a 1:1:1 ratio—for example, two spoons of instant coffee, two spoons of sugar, and two spoons of water. Then, start stirring. Once you've stirred manually about 400 times, you'll see the coffee gradually thicken into a creamy milk foam. If you have an electric mixer, you can achieve the ideal consistency much faster.
Savor Two Textures: Milk Foam on Top or Bottom for Dual Flavors
Spread the whipped milk foam evenly over milk and ice, and you'll have a finished cup of "400 Times Coffee." For a stronger coffee aroma, you can use the milk foam as a base, add water and ice cubes, and then pour in the milk. Whether as a dense creamy coffee or a lighter aromatic coffee, it offers a delightful variety of textures!
The homemade creamy caramel coffee foam, requiring about 400 stirs to form, is simple to make and has become a popular drink for everyone to try at home. (Photo: @moet.oo via Instagram)
The Charm of Macau's Hand-Pulled Coffee: Retro Vibes with Hong Kong Nostalgia
"Han Kee Hand-Pulled Coffee" is located in the old shipyard district of Coloane, Macau. This area retains the 1960s-70s Hong Kong-style ambiance, making you feel like you're in a movie scene. The tea restaurant is housed in a simple tin structure and uses firewood cooking to preserve its original flavor. Visitors strolling through the old shipyard can see abandoned shipyards and nostalgic architecture as if stepping into a time tunnel filled with classic scenes from Hong Kong films.
The Joy of DIY "400 Times Coffee": A Ritual of Personalized Coffee
This hand-pulled coffee is not only a feast for the eyes and taste buds but also a perfect ritual for calming the mind. The process of hand-whipping creamy milk foam is like a small challenge in life, making every cup of coffee feel even more special. Try making this classic hand-pulled coffee at home, and create a unique coffee moment with just a few simple ingredients!
