What is a Korean drink?
Korean drinks play an important role in everyday life in South Korea. They accompany a break at work as well as a family meal or a moment of relaxation, with a wide variety of traditional drinks and more modern creations. At Korea Store, our selection is made up exclusively of alcohol-free drinks, whether teas, syrups, infusions, sodas or juices.
From citron teas enjoyed in winter to refreshing drinks shared in summer, each Korean drink has a specific use. This diversity lets you discover typical Korean flavors without limiting yourself to ready-to-drink beverages, by also exploring preparations to dilute as you like.
Which Korean drinks can you find at Korea Store?
Our selection of Korean drinks brings together traditional preparations as well as modern drinks. You will find Korean teas with citron (yuja), ginger or jujube, to prepare as you like, hot or iced. Find the whole range of Korean teas here.
We also offer Jeju matcha, misugaru, a traditional drink made from roasted grains, available in its dedicated collection, as well as syrups such as maesil cheong (fermented plum syrup) or ginseng.
As for ready-to-drink beverages, you will find the must-have Milkis and OKF drinks with aloe vera or watermelon. Sodas and juices are ready to drink, while jarred teas and syrups are enjoyed after being diluted in hot or cold water. It is this diversity that makes Korean drinks so rich, between traditional recipes and everyday drinks.
How are Korean drinks enjoyed (hot, cold, diluted)?
Korean drinks are enjoyed in different ways depending on their nature. Citron, ginger or jujube teas, as well as syrups, are preparations to be diluted: one to two spoonfuls in hot water for a comforting drink, or in cool water with ice cubes for a more refreshing version.
Milkis sodas and OKF drinks are best enjoyed chilled and are ready to drink. Ginseng infusions can also be enjoyed hot or cold, according to preference. As for misugaru, this traditional drink made from roasted grains is usually mixed with water or milk. Today, it remains a popular specialty, even if it is less present in Koreans' daily lives than it used to be.
In summer, iced versions are particularly pleasant, while hot teas and infusions are very popular during the cooler months.
How to choose your Korean drink?
If you are discovering Korean drinks, start with safe bets such as citron tea (yuja), Milkis or an OKF aloe vera drink. Easy to enjoy, they give a good overview of the diversity of Korean flavors.
If you are looking for a comforting drink, ginger or jujube teas are perfect, hot or cold. For a more traditional experience, misugaru or ginseng infusions let you discover other Korean drinking habits. Finally, if you would like to explore more premium products, Jeju matcha or fermented plum syrup (maesil cheong) will appeal to lovers of more authentic and refined flavors.
Our selection of Korean drinks at Korea Store
Our selection highlights drinks we appreciate as much for their quality as for their everyday use. The maesil cheong fermented plum syrup is made from plums fermented for two years, which gives it a flavor that is at once fruity, mellow and delicately tangy.
We also offer Jeju matcha, renowned for its origin and its vegetal notes, as well as a selection of teas, syrups, sodas and juices to vary the pleasures. Also discover our whole Korean sweet grocery range.
All our drinks can be stored at room temperature before opening and are shipped throughout France, without refrigerated delivery.
Which Korean drink should you choose to discover Korean cuisine?
For a first discovery, citron tea (yuja), Milkis or an OKF aloe vera drink are excellent choices. If you like hot drinks, Nongbuchanggo ginger extract makes it easy to prepare a flavorful ginger tea. Lovers of more traditional tastes can also discover fermented plum syrup (maesil cheong).
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