All about soft drinks in Korea!
Banana milk is hugely popular phenomenon in Korea. As its history goes, the original brand, Binggrae, started making banana-flavored milk to encourage people to drink more milk. Bananas were considered a high-end food then, so that was supposed to be part of the appeal. Turns out, the flavor stuck, and many Koreans drink banana milk religiously. It’s sweet, artificially-banana flavored, and goes well with snacks.
When you see a Korean bottle labeled “cider,” don’t expect pressed apple juice. Instead, you’ll get a drink that’s akin to 7-Up or Sprite. The can you’re looking at now, Cheon Yeon Cider, has a light lemon-lime flavor that’s accented with a slight cream-soda note.
Milkis is the lightly carbonated version of a standard yogurt drink. If you’ve never had any Korean soft drinks, I’d start with this one—it’s got the same bubbliness of Western soda along with the sweetness levels, but it’s got that twist with the light, tangy dairy flavor that makes it a great gateway drink. It pairs well with fruit; I’m partial to the melon and peach varieties.
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