Weaver Adventure Blog for Week of July 25, 2012
Seoul’s Coffee Culture
So a few posts ago I mentioned a 1:1 coffee shop to citizen
ratio in Seoul. Now, I wouldn’t use
hyperbole in a million years, nor would I use generalizations as they are all
bad, so let’s just say there are lots of coffee shops in Seoul. Lots and lots and lots. Some are huge global brands,
and some are big Korean chains - like Caffee Bene. 
Some are just little trucks that sell shots
and lattes to passers-by.
But irrespective of how it gets sold, an ocean of coffee is getting poured
into the Korean metro population.
I am not a huge coffee person. I drink it, but don’t need it to get the day
started/live. I know people like this (you
know who you are), so I am aware of the power of the bean, but it has no hold
on me. I probably drink 10 coffees a month.
I thought I would talk to some locals to get some insights
on coffee. Check out the video below.
Coffee drinks here are quite expensive, but I suppose it’s
no worse than in Bloomington, Indiana. A large latte is around 4800 Won (4.25
USD). Add a flavor or an extra shot and
you can break 6000 Won. 
My favorite place has very low overhead and minimal seating – just one seat. It is really just a walk up counter. There, a latte with two shots (my “usual”) is only 2700 Won. Virtually free, and the barista remembered me and my “usual” after only one visit! But I don’t plan to visit often; I’m jittery enough as it is.
Until next time.
Weaver
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