21+ South Korean Teas to Try (Best Korean Tea)
Tea is common in Korea, because locals drink it not only for its caffeine content, but also for pleasure. Like the Chinese and Japanese, although to a lesser degree, Koreans …
Tea is common in Korea, because locals drink it not only for its caffeine content, but also for pleasure. Like the Chinese and Japanese, although to a lesser degree, Koreans …
There are dozens of types of Korean instant noodles, each one with a different but similar ingredients list, texture, and delectable flavor profile. When I lived in Korea, I tried …
South Korea has a vibrant snacking culture. From crunchy to sweet, there is a snack to suit everyone’s taste and vibe. In Korean dramas and variety shows, or the Instagram …
Unlike in some countries, most Korean street foods are healthy, filling, and decently nutritious. I’ve been known many-a-night to only have street snacks for dinner, because the portions you usually …
Koreans are universally known for three things: K-Pop, K-Drama, and Kimchi. While it’s true that the first two are popular amongst the younger crowd, the latter is something everybody of …
The pandemic did a number on South Korea’s businesses during the first year, with thousands of shops closing, reducing heavy foot traffic in popular Seoul night markets, like Myeongdong and …
Five tastes generally describe Korean food: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy. But did you know Koreans have another sense of taste? This intriguing sense is called siwonhan-mat (시원한 맛), which …
These days drinking is frowned upon by health experts all over the world. But in South Korea, oftentimes refusing to drink is frowned upon. Drinking after a long workday— Koreans …
Many Koreans both young and old enjoy lingering for an hour or two over a café latte, especially on weekend afternoons. In the evenings, bigger cafes in Seoul usually sell …
If you’ve ever been to Seoul, you’ve seen the evidence of thousands of coffee shops, one or two per corner. Over the last couple of decades, coffee has also managed …