While Americanos aren t a Korean original, one thing is for sure: to drink an iced Americano is a big part of South Korean coffee culture. It is primarily due to the fact the iced Americano is very straightforward, with no milk, and thus, easier on the pocket. Americanos reportedly have the highest ordering rate among all drinks in South Korean cafés, so it isn t surprising to see our favourite South Korean actors and actresses gulp a cup or two on screen.
The most recent sighting of this caffeine boost is in
Vincenzo, where Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong-ki), a South Korean who grew up in Italy, orders an espresso, as is typical of Italians. He is in the company of Hong Cha-young (Jeon Yeo-been), a South Korean lawyer who can t last a day without iced coffee. The scene portrays how two different cultures enjoy different versions of the world s best-loved drink in its purest form.