Starbucks Korea said on the 6th that it will expand the Seoul-exclusive drinks, "Seoul sunset omija Fizzy" and "Seoul makgeolli-flavored cold brew," to all Starbucks stores across Seoul.
The Seoul-exclusive drinks are beverages Starbucks introduced in March at 100 stores in Seoul so that domestic and international tourists visiting Seoul can remember their travel moments as something special.
"Seoul sunset omija Fizzy" was inspired by the sunset over the palace ponds, a signature tourist attraction in Seoul. "Seoul makgeolli-flavored cold brew" was popular among domestic and international tourists visiting Seoul for allowing them to enjoy the appeal of K-food makgeolli with coffee.
Starbucks will also prelaunch a new drink, "watermelon juice blended," at all Seoul stores on the same day to cool the early heat. Watermelon juice blended features a richer fruit flavor by blending watermelon flesh with watermelon juice, and it recreates the look and texture of eating real watermelon with chocolate peanut toppings studded in the drink like watermelon seeds. The drink will be rolled out to stores nationwide in late May.
Choi Hyun-jung, head of beverage development at Starbucks, said, "We hope the Seoul-exclusive drinks become the highlight that adds romance to travel," adding, "We will continue to deliver enjoyable experiences to customers through Starbucks' distinctive menu."