How to Make a Mexican Sunset or Sunrise Iced Coffee

Published: Oct 15, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/15/2026 201 views

Learn to make a classic handcrafted Mexican Sunset or Sunrise iced coffee with egg yolk, honey, and coffee—step-by-step, with ingredients and technique.

If you’ve ever wondered how cafés used to serve creative iced coffee before espresso machines became common, here’s your answer: the Mexican Sunset and Sunrise. These handcrafted iced coffee drinks—popular in 1990s China when professional equipment was rare—use basic tools and ingredients to create striking layered coffee drinks with egg yolk, honey, and cream. They’re not just nostalgic; they’re a fascinating look at early specialty coffee ingenuity.

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