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Raoul Duke
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If you're going to be in the vicinity of Seoul you'll have access to fresh roasted beans.
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kimcheeking
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: Is it easy to buy a French Press in Seoul? |
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I'm wondering if I should bring my french press with me. I don't want to break it in transit, though. If they're readily available in Seoul, are they terribly pricey? OH, any information on the availability of coffee grinders would be appreciated too.
From what I understand from reading this thread is that I should bring pounds and pounds of coffee. Does anyone know how much I'm allowed to go through customs with? |
coffee presses are everywhere and a two cup press will run around 35,000-40,000 won. Coffee grinders are hard to find, I scoured everyshop in one of the buildings in yongsan and could only find 2. 30,000 won each, and they wouldn't bargain. |
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helly
Joined: 01 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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Pascucci is in many locations. Jongno and Sinchon have been mentioned. There is one in the COEX Mall, where Segafredo was. One in Apkujung (Rodea Street), where Segafredo was. One in Hongdae, just out of the subway station. Just about anywhere you think you'd find a Starbucks, a Pascucci will be close by.
Look, this place is exactly the same as all other coffee-chains. Some slight variations in menu. In Pascucci's case, this represents LESS variety in styles and sizes than the rest of the pack. Not sure where you read the glowing reviews in this thread because I haven't seen much fanfare. One person was happy it was in their building but not much else. Don't get your expectations up too high. |
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the_beaver
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 9:11 pm Post subject: Re: Is it easy to buy a French Press in Seoul? |
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| coffee presses are everywhere and a two cup press will run around 35,000-40,000 won. Coffee grinders are hard to find, I scoured everyshop in one of the buildings in yongsan and could only find 2. 30,000 won each, and they wouldn't bargain. |
Starbucks sells coffee grinders. |
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HardyandTiny
Joined: 03 Jun 2003
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coffee at home is okay.
drinking coffee outside at a cafe is nonsense.
why do you drink coffee outside?
is it like drinking a beer? |
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kimcheeking
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:17 am Post subject: Re: Is it easy to buy a French Press in Seoul? |
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| coffee presses are everywhere and a two cup press will run around 35,000-40,000 won. Coffee grinders are hard to find, I scoured everyshop in one of the buildings in yongsan and could only find 2. 30,000 won each, and they wouldn't bargain. |
Starbucks sells coffee grinders. |
but not electric ones.. at least I haven't seen the electric ons there. Only hand grinders |
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matthewwoodford
Joined: 01 Oct 2003
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 12:06 pm Post subject: coffee grinding |
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Hyundai department store will sell you all the coffee you want and grind it on the premises. As for coffee making machines, I don't know how easy it would be to get a percolator or espresso maker or cafeti�re or whatever so it may be worth bringing one with you.
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kimcheeking
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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| you can buy any type of coffee maker percolator, press, expresso machine at carrefour, costco, I think even starbucks has them. |
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Starperson
Joined: 23 Mar 2003
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Yes, I've seen plungers and things around. Don't bring one with you.
Yeah I had a cappucino at Pascucci in Sinchon yesterday. It was a bit bitter and didn't taste that good, BUT I was happy to see that it was served in a proper cup, with some good froth and a light sprinkling of chocolate powder. I'd rather have a bitter cup served properly than a better tasting one served so that it comes halfway up the side of a mug and bad froth.
The piano music was too loud and stressful.
It's the same as the other places, yes, but at least they make the effort to serve things properly.
Can't comment on the Italian food, I've only been to one Italian restaurant. That big one in Kangnam - great interior and little garden, but the pasta was average. The garlic was too sweet. |
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jacktar
Joined: 04 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:28 pm Post subject: Re: Is it easy to buy a French Press in Seoul? |
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| Bendrix wrote: |
I'm wondering if I should bring my french press with me. I don't want to break it in transit, though. If they're readily available in Seoul, are they terribly pricey? OH, any information on the availability of coffee grinders would be appreciated too.
From what I understand from reading this thread is that I should bring pounds and pounds of coffee. Does anyone know how much I'm allowed to go through customs with? |
coffee presses are everywhere and a two cup press will run around 35,000-40,000 won. Coffee grinders are hard to find, I scoured everyshop in one of the buildings in yongsan and could only find 2. 30,000 won each, and they wouldn't bargain. |
Dude, where are you buying your coffee? You can get a press at most shops for less than half that price. |
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the_beaver
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 10:09 pm Post subject: Re: Is it easy to buy a French Press in Seoul? |
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| kimcheeking wrote: |
| but not electric ones.. at least I haven't seen the electric ons there. Only hand grinders |
Negative. They sell black electric coffee grinders. |
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Starperson
Joined: 23 Mar 2003
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I had a green tea latte the other day. Talk about coffee faux pas.
It was a latte with green tea powder sprinkled in it. I only bought one cos I saw a story on CNN about how it's popular in Japan. But it wasn't popular with me.
Are they meant to be like that?
I thought the idea was that instead of espresso, they put green tea.
Anyone know about this? |
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