Viral Korean Convenience Store Banana Milk Coffee Hack: DIY Banana Latte [2026]
If you have scrolled through TikTok or Instagram Reels about traveling in South Korea, you have definitely seen travelers walking into a GS25, CU, or 7-Eleven, grabbing a plastic ice cup, and pouring a classic yellow jar of Binggrae Banana Flavored Milk mixed with an iced coffee pouch!
🛒 1. The 3 Ingredients You Need to Grab
| Ingredient | Where to Find in Store | Approx. Price | Pro Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧊 Big Ice Cup(얼음컵 - Big Size) | Glass door freezer shelves | ~800 – 1,000 KRW | Pick the "Big"(Venti) size cup so both the milk and coffee fit easily! |
| 🍌 Binggrae Banana Milk(바나나맛 우유) | Refrigerated dairy wall | ~1,700 KRW | Look for the iconic jar-shaped bottle with green foil lettering. |
| ☕ Coffee Pouch(Black / Hazelnut / Espresso) | Pouch drink rack next to ice freezer | ~1,000 – 1,300 KRW | Choose Black / Americano Pouch for balanced sweetness, or Hazelnut Pouch for a richer aroma! |
💡 Find 24-Hour Convenience Stores on Naver Map!
To locate the nearest 24/7 GS25, CU, or 7-Eleven convenience stores around your hotel in English, download "Naver Map"!
🟢 Download NAVER Map (Android) 🚇 Download NAVER Map (iOS)🥤 2. Step-by-Step DIY Assembly: How to Make It
Step 1: Buy & Open Your Large Ice Cup
Take your 3 items to the cashier counter and pay using your T-money, WOWPASS, or foreign credit card. Peel off the clear plastic seal on top of the ice cup.
Step 2: Pour the Banana Milk First (The Base)
Peel the green foil of the banana milk and pour about half to two-thirds(60%) of the bottle directly over the ice.
Step 3: Pour the Coffee Pouch (The Sunset Layer)
Tear open your coffee pouch and gently pour the dark coffee over the top. If you pour slowly, you will get a gorgeous two-tone gradient effect that looks amazing on camera!
Step 4: Stir & Sip!
Pop on the cup lid, grab a plastic straw from the counter, stir the layers together, and enjoy the creamy sweetness of banana blended with rich roasted coffee.
✨ 3. Other Viral Convenience Store Drink Combos
- 🍫 Choco Latte Hack: Big Ice Cup + Seoul Milk Chocolate Milk(초코우유) + Sweet Americano Pouch.(Tastes like an expensive cafe iced mocha!)
- 🍓 Strawberry Fizz Ade: Regular Ice Cup + Binggrae Strawberry Milk + Chilsung Cider / Sprite.(Refreshing sparkling strawberry cream soda).
- ⚡ Eolbaksa(얼박사): Big Ice Cup + Bacchus-F Energy Drink(박카스) + Chilsung Cider.(Korea's classic stamina hangover booster).
🏪 Korean Convenience Store Etiquette & Trash Rules
After finishing your DIY drink, make sure to separate your trash properly inside the store!
- Plastic (플라스틱): Transparent ice cups, lids, and banana milk jars.
- General Waste (일반쓰레기): Coffee pouches, straw wrappers, and napkins.
- Liquid Sink (음료 버리는 곳): Pour out leftover melted ice before tossing the plastic cup.
💡 Easy Route Korea Budget Travel Pro Tips
✨ Convenience Store Money Savers:
• Look for 1+1 or 2+1 Tags: If you see yellow/red "1+1" (Buy One Get One Free) or "2+1" labels on drink racks, grab the matching pair to get a free drink automatically applied at checkout!
• Transit Card Friendly: You can pay for all convenience store drinks using your loaded T-money or Climate Card transit card balance.
Mix your favorite pouch drinks, try the viral banana coffee hack, and experience Korea's vibrant 24/7 convenience store culture with Easy Route Korea!
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