The 1,500 Won Oasis π₯΅
South Korean summers are intensely hot and humid βοΈπ₯.
While fancy Seoul cafes charge 6,000 Won for an iced Americano β, the millions of workers and students have a much smarter, cheaper, and faster way to survive the heat:
The Pouch Drink & Ice Cup (νμ°μΉ μλ£ & μΌμμ»΅) π§!
While fancy Seoul cafes charge 6,000 Won for an iced Americano β, the millions of workers and students have a much smarter, cheaper, and faster way to survive the heat:
The Pouch Drink & Ice Cup (νμ°μΉ μλ£ & μΌμμ»΅) π§!
The Foundation of Cool π₯Ά
You don’t ask the cashier for ice! π
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You go straight to the dedicated massive deep-freezer and grab a pre-packaged, sealed μΌμμ»΅ (Eoreum-cup / Ice Cup) π§.
They come in Regular (Small) and Grande (Huge) sizes, filled exactly to the brim with perfect, hard-frozen cylindrical ice blocks πͺ.
You go straight to the dedicated massive deep-freezer and grab a pre-packaged, sealed μΌμμ»΅ (Eoreum-cup / Ice Cup) π§.
They come in Regular (Small) and Grande (Huge) sizes, filled exactly to the brim with perfect, hard-frozen cylindrical ice blocks πͺ.
Infinite Choices π
Above the freezer is the legendary Pouch Wall π§±.
These are massive foil/plastic pouches of concentrated liquid.
Do you want a Sweet Americano? β Blue Lemonade? π Green Grape Ade? π Plum Tea? π
The flavors change every single season based on the latest viral trends π!
These are massive foil/plastic pouches of concentrated liquid.
Do you want a Sweet Americano? β Blue Lemonade? π Green Grape Ade? π Plum Tea? π
The flavors change every single season based on the latest viral trends π!
The Pouring Ritual π«
This is where the magic happens πͺ.
You pay at the counter, step aside, tear the top of the pouch, peel the seal off the ice cup, and pour the liquid directly over the ice π§π¦.
Watching the rich, dark coffee or glowing neon lemonade snake its way through the ice cubes is incredibly satisfying! π
You pay at the counter, step aside, tear the top of the pouch, peel the seal off the ice cup, and pour the liquid directly over the ice π§π¦.
Watching the rich, dark coffee or glowing neon lemonade snake its way through the ice cubes is incredibly satisfying! π
The Legendary Sweet Hazelnut β
While plain black Iced Americano commands respect, the true iconic pouch flavor of the 2010s is ν€μ΄μ¦λ ν₯ μ»€νΌ (Hazelnut Flavored Coffee) π°.
It is intensely sweet, highly caffeinated, and aggressively aromatic.
It’s the ultimate sugar-rush fuel for students pulling all-nighters right before exams! πβ‘
It is intensely sweet, highly caffeinated, and aggressively aromatic.
It’s the ultimate sugar-rush fuel for students pulling all-nighters right before exams! πβ‘
Summer in a Pouch βοΈ
Every summer, the massive convenience store chains fight an all-out war βοΈ to release the best limited-edition fruit Ade ππ.
Recently, Subak (Watermelon) Ade π has taken over.
It tastes exactly like frozen, liquid watermelon candy, providing instant relief from the suffocating humidity! π₯΅π
Recently, Subak (Watermelon) Ade π has taken over.
It tastes exactly like frozen, liquid watermelon candy, providing instant relief from the suffocating humidity! π₯΅π
The “Convenience Store Cocktail” πΈ
At night, university students transform the Ice Cup display into a cheap cocktail bar πΉ!
The classic recipe:
1 Ice Cup π§
+ 1 Pouch of Blue Lemonade π
+ Half a bottle of plain Soju πΎ
Result: A sweet, dangerously drinkable neon-blue cocktail for less than $3! πΈ
The classic recipe:
1 Ice Cup π§
+ 1 Pouch of Blue Lemonade π
+ Half a bottle of plain Soju πΎ
Result: A sweet, dangerously drinkable neon-blue cocktail for less than $3! πΈ
The “Peach Makgeolli” Fusion ππ€
Have you tried the ultimate fusion upgrade? π€
Instead of Soju, pour pure JS Brewery Makgeolli π₯ into an Ice Cup, then top it off with a Peach Iced Tea (볡μμν°) pouch! π
The milky, fermented rice perfectly cuts the sweetness of the peach, creating an incredibly refreshing, creamy, boozy smoothie! πͺοΈ
Instead of Soju, pour pure JS Brewery Makgeolli π₯ into an Ice Cup, then top it off with a Peach Iced Tea (볡μμν°) pouch! π
The milky, fermented rice perfectly cuts the sweetness of the peach, creating an incredibly refreshing, creamy, boozy smoothie! πͺοΈ
Your Personal Cafe ποΈ
What is your ultimate 2-ingredient Ice Cup recipe? Hazelnut, Lemonade, or something stronger? Tell us! ππ§πΉ
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