Is “Oleang” considered “black coffee” or “Americano”? And what is “Oleang Yok Lo”?

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Is “O Liang” considered “Black Coffee” or “Americano”? What is the origin of O Liang? Why is it called O Liang? And what is O Liang Yolo?

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What is O Liang?
“O Liang” is a coffee drink that has long been popular in Thailand. It has its roots in the coffee drinking culture of the Teochew Chinese. “O Liang” in Teochew means “iced black coffee”, which comes from the words “O.” Therefore iced black coffee made with roasted coffee powder.


O Liang is similar to “black coffee” or “Americano” in the sense *that it does not contain milk or cream. However, O Liang often contains sugar or other ingredients such as certain herbs or spices, giving it a rich and aromatic flavor. This is different from Western black coffee. Which often does not contain sugar or has the natural flavor of the coffee beans alone.


The origin of O Liang has its roots in the Teochew Chinese who came to Thailand in the early 20th century. They brought a coffee drinking culture that blended with the เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย local way of life and adapted the coffee brewing recipe to suit Thailand’s hot climate. This resulted in “O Liang” or iced black coffee that is suitable for drinking in hot and humid weather

The word “Oliang” is a Teochew word meaning “iced black coffee” and has become the เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย name of this beverage widely used in Thailand.

What is Oleang Yolo?
“Oleang Yolo” is a version that mixes condensed milk or cream into the oleang. Making the taste smoother and more mellow. The word “Yolo” comes from the comparison of riding a motorcycle to do a wheelie for fun and excitement. Which is similar to adding milk to make the oleang richer and sweeter.