Starbucks to debut new iced Americano in Korea

Starbucks Korea said Monday it will launch a new style of iced Americano this week, marking the first such debut by the U.S. coffee chain in South Korea, a market widely known for year-round consumption of iced coffee. The new beverage, called the Aerocano, will make its global debut in South Korea on Thursday, according to a company press release. The drink features a creamy, velvety foam layer and a smoother mouthfeel compared with a traditional iced Americano. Starbucks said it selected South Korea as the first market to introduce the Aerocano, citing strong local demand for iced beverages regardless of season. "It is especially meaningful to introduce the Aerocano for the first time in Korea, a market with passionate customers and a distinctive coffee culture," said Alexandra Orsolic, senior product manager for Starbucks Asia Pacific. Over the past three years through 2025, iced Americanos accounted for more than 70 percent of total Americano sales at Starbucks Korea, the company said. In South Korea, iced Americanos are commonly referred to as "Ah-Ah," and their year-round popularityWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times