How Chinese Liquor Meets Specialty Coffee in Five New Blends

Ever wondered what happens when centuries-old Chinese rice wine meets expertly pulled espresso? The coffee world has long played with Western spirits—but blending traditional Chinese liquors into modern coffee drinks is something entirely new. And now, it’s officially on the menu.

In a first for the industry, Pacific Coffee has launched five unique coffee beverages that combine premium Chinese liquors with Western-style coffee. These drinks are now available at most Pacific Coffee locations, along with in-store Happy Hour promotions for early adopters.

What’s in the Glass? Five New Chinese-Liquor Coffee Blends

Pacific Coffee has crafted five drinks across three series, each fusing a different Chinese liquor with espresso-based coffee. The lineup includes a huadiao (also known as “daughter’s red”) mocha and an osmanthus-aged wine and Cointreau mocha—each designed to reflect both Chinese tradition and modern café culture.

Huadiao Mocha: ‘Flowers and the Moon’

The first drink, named “Flowers and the Moon” , features huadiao—also called “daughter’s red”. This traditional Chinese rice wine is historically brewed when a daughter is born and opened at her wedding. For this blend, Pacific Coffee combines its aromatic, fermented notes with a rich mocha base. The result is a coffee with a distinctive huadiao wine aroma, merging Chinese celebratory customs with the Western tradition of chocolate-based celebrations for baby girls.

Osmanthus and Cointreau Mocha: ‘The Gentleman’s Desire’

The second highlight is the osmanthus-aged wine and Cointreau mocha . Osmanthus wine, made from grapes and osmanthus blossoms, boasts over 3,000 years of history and was once favored by Chinese royalty for its floral and fruity profile. Blended with Cointreau—an orange liqueur known for its sweet citrus aroma—this drink creates a layered flavor: first the romantic scent of osmanthus, followed by a smooth orange sweetness. It’s a sophisticated mix tailored to appeal broadly, especially to those who enjoy floral and citrus notes in their coffee.

Where Culture Meets the Café

These drinks aren’t just about flavor—they’re a cultural crossover. Sipping one in a bookstore filled with the scent of old pages adds another layer to the experience. The drinks are designed to evoke the feeling of time travel, mixing the elegance of Chinese heritage with the familiarity of Western café culture. It’s coffee reimagined through an Eastern lens, served alongside your favorite novel.

The Happy Hour Factor

To encourage customers to try the new blends, Pacific Coffee is running Happy Hour promotions in-store. These limited-time offers provide discounted access to the five new drinks, making it easier for curious coffee lovers to explore the fusion without a big commitment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Chinese liquors are used in Pacific Coffee’s new coffee blends?

The five drinks feature huadiao (also called “daughter’s red”) and osmanthus-aged wine. Huadiao is a traditional Chinese rice wine historically brewed for a daughter’s birth and opened at her wedding. Osmanthus wine is a fermented blend of grapes and osmanthus blossoms with over 3,000 years of history, once favored by Chinese royalty.

How many new coffee drinks has Pacific Coffee released?

Pacific Coffee has launched five new coffee beverages in total. These are divided across three series and all combine Chinese liquors with Western-style coffee.

Where can I try these Chinese-liquor coffee blends?

The five drinks are now available at most Pacific Coffee locations. The company has also introduced Happy Hour promotions in-store to encourage customers to sample the new flavors.

What flavors can I expect from the huadiao mocha?

The huadiao mocha, named “Flowers and the Moon,” has a notable fermented rice wine aroma. It blends the traditional taste of huadiao with a mocha base, resulting in a coffee that merges Chinese celebratory wine traditions with familiar Western chocolate notes.

What is the osmanthus and Cointreau mocha like?

This drink combines osmanthus-aged wine—a floral, fruity rice wine—with Cointreau, an orange liqueur. It delivers a first impression of osmanthus aroma, followed by a sweet, citrusy orange finish, creating a layered and aromatic coffee experience.

Are there any special promotions for trying these drinks?

Yes, Pacific Coffee is offering in-store Happy Hour deals for customers looking to try the new Chinese-liquor coffee blends. These promotions provide a cost-friendly way to sample the full range of flavors.

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