Cafés, Culture and Korea.

Cafés, Culture and Korea.




In my Korean language textbook, there is a section entitled You know you live in Korea when… One of the ways that the textbook finishes the sentence is “You don’t care that you pay more for coffee than for dinner.” While not always true, most espresso based beverages here cost at least 4 dollars; and you can easily find a bowl of Ramen or Bimbap with bulgogi for less. However, in Korea, your 4000 won coffee is never just about the coffee. You pay for the presentation, the atmosphere, and the extras that make each café special. In this blog, I will write about a variety of cafes in Korea. I am not a coffee connoisseur, just a Canadian, teaching in South Korea, looking for an interesting place to get a hot drink.