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When in Korea, crack the banana milk code

Published 2026-08-29

The most popular way to drink Korea's best-known flavored milk was not invented by a cafe. Foreign tourists figured it out while standing at convenience store counters. The drink combines Binggrae Banana Flavored Milk with a pouch-style hazelnut black coffee over a cup of ice, and it costs less than a cafe latte. Foreign visitors turned it into a recipe, working it out at convenience store counters, filming it and posting it on social media. It reached most Korean shoppers only after that, under

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main ingredient of the drink?

The main ingredients are Binggrae Banana Flavored Milk and a pouch-style hazelnut black coffee.

How do you prepare the drink?

Combine Binggrae Banana Flavored Milk with a pouch of hazelnut black coffee over ice.

Where did this drink trend originate?

The trend was popularized by foreign tourists at convenience store counters in Korea.

Is this drink more affordable than a cafe latte?

Yes, it costs less than a cafe latte.