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Korean Drinks - Alcoholic and non-alcoholic Korean drinks
South Korea offers a fascinating variety of drinks that reflect both traditional and modern tastes.
For example, the country has a vibrant coffee culture with numerous cafes and a particular preference for iced coffee. In Korean grocery stores, you'll also find a wide selection of delicious fruit juices and smoothies, as well as soft drinks in many unusual flavors.
South Korea is also known for a rich and diverse tradition of alcoholic beverages, which are deeply rooted in Korean culture. Among the most well-known and popular alcoholic beverages are soju, makgeolli (rice wine), Korean beer, and bokbunja-ju (fruit wine).
Where to find trendy and special K-drinks in Korea:
Korean convenience stores
Korean convenience stores (편의점 or Pyeonuijeom ) are similar to the 24/7 shop at a German gas station, and they can be found virtually everywhere in Korea. They are deeply integrated into the daily lives of Koreans and serve as social meeting places where you can grab a quick bite to eat, have a drink, or casually meet up with friends.
Despite their often small size, the stores offer an impressively wide range of products, including fresh groceries, ready-made meals, snacks, cosmetics, and, of course, Korean drinks in bags, bottles, and to-go cups. The variety and constant expansion of the selection is a large part of their appeal. Convenience store chains like GS25 or 7-Eleven often collaborate with well-known restaurants and chefs to offer affordable, high-quality food. For this reason, convenience stores are also the best place to try current food trends from YouTube and TikTok videos!
Vending machines
The Korean term 자판기 is pronounced roughly " zapangi " and simply means "vending machine." Just like in many other countries around the world, vending machines in Korea sell snacks, ice cream, flowers, and sometimes bananas or even medicine. Vending machines are especially popular, offering all sorts of exotic and unique drinks!
Of course, we can't send you a real vending machine, but we can at least provide you with the most popular and interesting drinks on the Korean market.
These include, for example:
Korean coffee - A delicious caffeine kick
Although coffee has only been consumed in Korea for just over 100 years, it is by far the country's most popular hot beverage—far ahead of tea, in fact! On average, Koreans drink 2.5 cups of coffee a day or 12.3 cups a week. Today, there are countless cafes and large coffee shops in Korea: 18,000 can be found in the capital, Seoul alone!
It's no wonder, then, that South Korea boasts its own coffee specialties, which aren't available here in Germany. "Dalgona coffee," for example, has become a huge trend online. You can find a recipe here .
But cold coffee drinks are also very popular. These refreshing drinks are available in to-go bags at every Korean convenience store. There, you can also buy an ice-filled cup into which you pour your favorite beverage. Your iced K-Coffee is ready!
Korean Lemonade & Soft Drinks - Fruity and especially refreshing
Lemonade is available all over the world, including Korea. Korean lemonade is, of course, just as refreshing and delicious as anywhere else. But a key difference from the German market is the wide variety of often unusual flavors.
Korean ade drink (a type of soda) is perfect if you're grabbing a snack at a Korean convenience store or looking for a refreshing drink on the go. Koreans typically drink this drink from a plastic cup filled with ice cubes, which you can buy ready-made at the store. At home, however, you can simply grab the ice cubes from your refrigerator!
In addition to Ade drinks, there are also many Korean punch variations such as rice punch, cinnamon punch or pine shoot punch.
Pine Sprout Punch: A special Korean lemonade
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Korean alcohol - tradition meets modernity
Sure, everyone knows that Germans love beer. But did you know that Korea also has a strong alcohol culture? For example, Koreans enjoy hosting drinking games, participating in bar hopping, and have different rules about which dishes are served with which type of alcohol.
Soju: This is the most popular alcoholic beverage in South Korea. It is a clear Korean liquor traditionally made from rice.
Makgeolli: A cloudy, slightly sweet rice wine with a lower alcohol content than soju. It is known for its slightly sparkling and refreshing effect.
Korean Maekju (Korean Beer) : The Korean beer industry has grown significantly in recent years. Lager beers are particularly popular in the summer.
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