Why do Koreans love ‘Iced Americanos’?

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Jae-Il (Jonathan) is a barista and roaster at Normcore Coffee Roasters

Rain, snow or shine, South Koreans love to sip on an ‘Iced Americano’ (iced long black). Shona and Harry are joined by barista and roaster from Normcore Coffee Roasters, a speciality coffee supplier in Australia. They unpack the different ways coffee is enjoyed in South Korea and Australia. From milk alternatives to grading coffee, get a Korean-Australian lens on what makes coffee culture enjoyable and different in both countries.


Say Kimchi is a podcast about Korean culture but not as you know it. Hosts Shona Yang and Harry Jun offer a snapshot of Korean culture through a Korean-Australian lens.

In this episode we talk to Jae-Il (Jonathan) You, a barista and roaster at . Hear about the different ways coffee is consumed in Australia and Korea, why Koreans love Iced Americanos and the realities of running a speciality cafe.
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Why do Koreans love ‘Iced Americanos’?

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04/03/202434:01
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