4. – 6. Gentle Coffee, Starbucks Coffee, Black Keys

At first, I hoped this was a play on a type of coffee that has low acidity, like the Aeropress. Sadly, it does not appear to be (it's also not very good). — At first, I hoped this was a play on a type of coffee that has low acidity, like the Aeropress. Sadly, it does not appear to be (it’s also not very good).

The newest Starbucks to open near my home in Gimhae. What can I say? It's Starbucks. In Korea, if you want a drip coffee and milk, good luck. It's all about Americano (espresso poured into hot water. Sometimes passable, often coffee-flavored water). Starbucks is one of the few places to have drip coffee, although you will usually need to ask for it and then wait a few minutes, as it's never ready to go. They also are the only place I've seen to have milk at the ready, but more often than not the containers are nearly empty. That said, it's some of the best coffee you can get in Korea. — The newest Starbucks to open near my home in Gimhae. What can I say? It’s Starbucks. In Korea, if you want a drip coffee and milk, good luck. It’s all about Americano (espresso poured into hot water. Sometimes passable, often coffee-flavored water). Starbucks is one of the few places to have drip coffee, although you will usually need to ask for it and then wait a few minutes, as it’s never ready to go. They also are the only place I’ve seen to have milk at the ready, but more often than not the containers are nearly empty. That said, it’s some of the best coffee you can get in Korea.

Currently offering 1+1 deals. I went here once and understand why: the coffee was horrible.

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JPDdoesROK is a former news editor/writer in New Jersey, USA, who served a one-year tour of duty in Dadaepo/Jangnim, Saha-gu, Busan from February 2013 to February 2014. He is now a teacher in Gimhae.