Available Only in Seoul for Now... Starbucks Expands Launch of "Makgeolli-Flavored Cold Brew"

'Watermelon Juice Blended' Debuts First at Seoul Stores

Starbucks Korea announced on May 6 that it will expand the launch of its Seoul-specialty beverages, "Seoul Sunset Omija Fizzio" and "Seoul Makgeolli-Flavored Cold Brew," to all Starbucks stores within the Seoul area.

Starbucks Korea announced on the 6th that it will expand the launch of Seoul-specialty beverages, 'Seoul Sunset Omija Fizzio' and 'Seoul Makgeolli-Flavored Cold Brew,' to all Starbucks stores within the Seoul area. Photo by Starbucks Korea

The Seoul-specialty beverages were first introduced by Starbucks in March at 100 stores in the Seoul area as region-specific drinks. The "Seoul Sunset Omija Fizzio" is inspired by the sunset over palace ponds and features a visually striking combination of blue lime ade layered with red omija. The "Seoul Makgeolli-Flavored Cold Brew" is a non-alcoholic coffee beverage that combines the aroma of makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice wine, with the flavor of cold brew coffee.

In addition, Starbucks will offer a new beverage called "Watermelon Juice Blended" as an early release at all stores in Seoul starting May 6 to help customers cool off from the early heat. This drink is made by blending watermelon flesh and juice together and is topped with chocolate peanuts to resemble watermelon seeds. Starbucks plans to expand sales of this beverage to stores nationwide by the end of this month.

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