#8 : Hot or Iced , The Cafe Customiser

Rachel’s reservation was just the beginning. Now she’s face-to-face with a complex menu and a desire to get some work done. Can she get her drink exactly how she likes it?In this episode, Lucy walks Rachel through the specific vocabulary of the Korean cafe scene. From the "Ice vs. Hot" debate (even in winter!) to the technicalities of "less sweet," Rachel learns how to be a particular but polite customer. Plus, Lucy shares the secret to staying productive: finding the bathroom and the Wi-Fi.In Korea, you’ll often hear 'Ice' even when it’s freezing outside—the 'Eol-juk-a' trend (Freezing to death for Iced Americanos) is real! Rachel learns that if she wants her tea without syrup, she can simply say 'Syureop ppae-ju-se-yo'(Please take out the syrup). And don't be shy about the Wi-Fi; it’s often printed on the receipt or at the bottom of a water pitcher!