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From coffee grounds to animal fat, Korea turns to organic waste to power airplanes
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (153+ words) Discarded coffee grounds / Korea Times file Korea is moving to turn discarded coffee grounds and animal fat into a new type of aviation fuel, launching a major research program aimed at securing supply chains for sustainable jet fuel as global…...
Maxim Mocha Gold: Most beloved, iconic instant coffee
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (358+ words) Dongsuh Foods" Maxim Mocha Gold is reaffirming its status as Korea"s most beloved instant coffee mix, marking its 37th anniversary this year. Since its launch in 1989, the product has become a familiar part of everyday life for generations of Korean…...
Seoul expands $0. 33 discount program for personal cup use at cafes
1+ week, 1+ day ago (300+ words) A sign promoting tumbler sales at a Starbucks in Seoul, May 6. Yonhap Seoul expanded its discount program for customers bringing their own cups to cafes on Monday, as it opens up participation to more stores in a bid to further…...
Seoul, Ediya Coffee brew new career opportunities for multicultural family members
1+ week, 6+ day ago (381+ words) Participants attend a barista training session at Ediya Coffee Academy in Seoul / Courtesy of the Seoul Metropolitan Government For many immigrants in Korea, the distance between arriving in a new country and finding a place in its workforce can feel…...
Gov't tightens labeling rules for decaffeinated coffee, alcohol products
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (226+ words) A promotional poster for tightened government rules on food labeling standards required for decaffeinated coffee and alcohol products / Courtesy of Ministry of Food and Drug Safety For coffee drinkers and grocery shoppers in Korea, the fine print on the packaging…...
Maximize your workout with 1 simple coffee hack
3+ week, 5+ day ago (173+ words) As more people learn that coffee can improve workout results, many tend to drink it right before exercising. Research shows that coffee can significantly enhance exercise performance by about 1-8 percent. However, timing matters. In an interview with British media outlet…...
Maxim Mocha Gold marks 37 years of sweetening coffee culture
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (405+ words) Dongsuh Foods' Maxim Mocha Gold Zero Sugar Coffee Mix / Courtesy of Dongsuh Foods Dongsuh Foods would not have been the same if it were not for Maxim Mocha Gold. First introduced in Korea in 1989, the brand has consistently dominated the…...
Nespresso explores flavor with new one-touch capsule coffeemaker
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (301+ words) Nespresso Korea CEO Park Sung-Yong speaks during a press conference about the company's new campaign encouraging consumers to explore diverse drinks using the company's new Vertuo Up coffeemaker, in Seoul's Seongsu area, Thursday. Courtesy of Nespresso Korea Nespresso Korea unveiled…...
[PHOTO] Hite Jinro mixes soju for Starbucks
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (355+ words) Gwanghwamun Mixato, right, a cocktail collaboration between Hite Jinro and Starbucks Korea, is displayed next to a bottle of Jinro Ilpoom, a distilled premium soju brand by Hite Jinro. Gwanghwamun Mixato, which uses Jinro Ilpoom, is available exclusively at Starbucks…...
In South Jeolla, a destination for tasting Korean-grown coffee beans
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (309+ words) Ethiopia, Kenya, Peru and El Salvador all have one thing in common: They are coffee-growing regions. There is another place that belongs on that list as well " Goheung. Among the many coffee farms in Goheung, Gotem Gil Coffee Farm is…...