Food in Hong Kong has always been a fusion of the East and West, but with big companies like Starbucks opening up, local eateries are becoming more scarce. MOREINFO: New York has its diners, Paris its cafes. But in Hong Kong a specially brewed milk tea is a local favourite giving Starbucks a run for its money. SCRIPT: This drink definitely has its share of caffeine. A thick, strong tea made by brewing, straining, and again straining tea leaves in a long pantyhose-like filter. The making of the tea is a lengthy process, but the product is a perennial hit with local customers. Store owner Lum Chun Yip explains how the long tubes aid in brewing the special Hong Kong drink. SOUNDBITE (CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION) SHOP OWNER LUM CHUN YIP SAYING: "The main point is we have to use the right tools. For example, we use these pantyhose and that teapot and we boil tea for roughly 13 minutes." Yip's shop is tucked away on a crowded Hong Kong street. The diner is packed with...