Korean travel snacks: BTS collaboration Oreos and I'MINT Americano xylitol coffee candy, both stylish, tasty, and great as souvenirs.
September/4/2026 12:15Related Groups & Members
One of the pleasures of traveling to Korea is searching for local souvenirs! This time, as a special extra edition, we will introduce the BTS collaboration "Oreo" and the "I'MINT" Americano xylitol coffee candy, which are interesting sweets found in Korea. ♦ "Oreo" full of a special feeling through collaboration with BTS The familiar Oreo has been specially made into a BTS version, and it is a must-have item for fans. The package also has a collaboration-only design, and from the moment you pick it up, your mood rises. It is also a nice point that it is divided into two packs. This was purchased at the familiar Korean "Lotte Mart." The price was 1,260 won (147 yen). Furthermore, not only the package, but also the cookies themselves are designed with the BTS logo and image! It is a collaboration product full of special feeling, a little different from the usual Oreo. As for the taste you are curious about... as everyone is imagining, it is the stable "usual Oreo"! Since it is a familiar taste that you are used to eating, even though the appearance is special, there is a sense of reassurance in the taste. It seems likely to be welcomed as a Korean souvenir. ♦ The packaging is stylish! "I'MINT" coffee candy One of its charms is also the stylish design, put in a fashionable tin case. It is an Americano-imagined xylitol coffee candy in the shape of a coffee bean, and you can easily enjoy the flavor of coffee with one piece. This was purchased at the airport convenience store "CU." The price was 3,800 won (444 yen). When you put it in your mouth, the fragrant flavor of coffee spreads, and the freshness of mint is added there, leaving a clean aftertaste. The texture is like a tablet, and being able to enjoy it while slowly savoring it is also a point. Furthermore, it contains 88.5% xylitol and is sugar-free, which is also nice. It is perfect not only for refreshing after meals, but also when you want to change your mood, such as between work or study. The sweets introduced this time somehow feel even more special when found in Korea. In fact, they can also be purchased in Japan through online shopping and Korean food specialty stores, so even people who do not have plans to travel to Korea can enjoy them. If you see them, please check them out!
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