Starbucks Korea said on the 23rd that it plans to launch "Aerocano," a new style of Americano coffee, on the 26th, the first time worldwide for Starbucks.
"Aerocano" is a new style of iced-only coffee that adds aeration (air injection) to an Americano. Starbucks said the fine foam of "Aerocano" renders the inherent heft and bitterness of espresso into a smooth and light taste, and is expected to become a new alternative for customers who frequently choose basic iced coffees such as "iced Americano" and "cold brew."
Global Starbucks reinterpreted the "Aerocano" in its own way to introduce it to the broader public and decided to release it in the Korean market, after the drink had circulated and become known among some coffee enthusiasts.
Respecting Korea's coffee culture—where people reach for iced coffee regardless of the season and lead the "eoljuk-a" ("iced Americano even if freezing to death") trend—and the Korean coffee market, it decided to roll it out first worldwide. In fact, over the past three years (2023–2025), the share of "iced Americano" sales among Americanos sold by Starbucks Korea has exceeded 70% annually.
Starbucks plans to offer "Aerocano" year-round, not as a seasonal beverage, as it moves to bolster beverage competitiveness and expand its coffee lineup.
A Starbucks official said, "We are very excited to launch 'Aerocano,' a new style of iced coffee reinterpreted through Starbucks' lens, for domestic customers who have traditionally loved iced Americano," adding, "We will continue to deliver new coffee experiences to customers with a differentiated lineup."
Meanwhile, to mark the official launch of "Aerocano," Starbucks will hold a welcome event on the 25th, the day before launch, offering a free tall-size cup of "Aerocano" to the first 100 customers at the Byeoldabang store. On the 28th, it will also run an event at Starbucks stores nationwide, providing a free tall-size cup of "Aerocano" to the first 10 customers at each store.