Milk tea is a popular part of many Hong Kongers' daily lives, typically served as part of afternoon tea, but also at breakfast or dinner. It enjoys nearly the same ubiquitous status that coffee holds in the West. Whilst not offered by more traditional Cantonese restaurants or dim sum teahouses, milk tea is standard fare in Hong Kong-style western restaurants and "cha chaan teng", as well as Hong Kong's historic "dai pai dong", with a price between HKD$12–16 for a hot serving and two to three dollars more for a