Starbucks 'Kang Min-kyung BGL' Recipe Fully Revealed! Black Glazed Latte Custom for Less Sweetness & Honest Review!
When autumn arrives, the Starbucks season's best menu item that comes to mind is none other than the 'Black Glazed Latte (BGL)'. But this year, this menu item has heated up even more, all thanks to the special custom recipe of Davichi's Kang Min-kyung, known for her discerning palate, which took SNS by storm! This recipe, affectionately known as 'Kang Min-kyung BGL,' maintains the charm of the original BGL while offering a less sweet and cleaner taste, earning it the title of 'life drink' for many. From Kang Min-kyung's BGL recipe to its price, calories, and an honest review of my own experience, along with tips, here's everything you need to know!
1. Why is Kang Min-kyung BGL So Hot?
The Black Glazed Latte is an appealing limited-time fall menu item, characterized by the harmony of its unique creamy glazed foam and rich coffee. Kang Min-kyung's sharing of her custom recipe led to an explosion in its popularity. Her recipe, which 'adds shots and reduces sweetness,' offers a new taste experience for those who found the original BGL too sweet, elevating it to 'life drink' status. The scarcity of it being a seasonal limited menu item also contributes to its popularity, as it can only be enjoyed now.
2. 'Kang Min-kyung BGL' Recipe Perfectly Explained! How to Enjoy it Less Sweet
Kang Min-kyung's BGL custom is simpler than you might think. You can use the Siren Order or tell the partner directly the following:
- Base Beverage: Iced Black Glazed Latte
- Size: Grande
- Espresso Shots: 1 shot added (2 standard shots + 1 added shot = total 3 shots)
- Glazed Sauce: Light
- Chocolate Drizzle: Light
- Milk (Optional): Change to Oat Milk (Sometimes included in Kang Min-kyung's recipe. Recommended for a nuttier and cleaner taste!)
In short: "I'd like an Iced Black Glazed Latte in Grande size, with an extra shot, light on the glazed sauce, and light on the chocolate drizzle, please!" (If changing milk, add: "Please change the milk to oat milk.")
3. Price and Calorie Information
- Price:
- Tall size: 6,500 KRW
- Grande size: 7,300 KRW
- Venti size: 8,100 KRW
- Calories (Based on Grande 473ml):
- Standard: 385kcal, Sugars 39g, Caffeine 150mg
- Kang Min-kyung's Recipe (with reduced syrup/sauce and oat milk): Estimated around 280kcal. (Reducing sweetness can also lighten the calorie load.)
4. Kang Min-kyung BGL: My Honest Review!
I couldn't resist the curiosity fueled by 'taste expert' Kang Min-kyung's recommendation and decided to try it myself.
- Visual: For someone like me who usually orders 'lots of' chocolate drizzle, ordering 'light' felt a bit unfamiliar visually, but it presented a clean and simple appearance.
- First Sip: The soft, creamy glazed foam filled my mouth, followed by the bitter notes of espresso, giving a luxurious flavor reminiscent of drinking tiramisu.
- Taste Harmony: The savory cheese flavor of the foam itself offered a delightful salty-sweetness, and mixed with burnt caramel powder, the balance of sweet and bitter was perfect. Thanks to the extra shot, the rich coffee flavor was alive; even with reduced sweetness, the depth of flavor was enhanced.
- Less Sweet Taste: The most satisfying aspect was definitely how the reduced syrup and drizzle led to a clean, not-overly-sweet finish. I used to cleanse my palate with an Americano after sweet drinks, but Kang Min-kyung BGL was so well-balanced that I didn't feel the need to.
- Enjoyment Tip: For a more diverse flavor experience, don't mix it immediately. Savor the foam first, then stir and drink from the middle.
5. My Own Tips & Other Recommended Combinations
Here are some tips to enjoy Kang Min-kyung BGL recipe even more deliciously, tailored to your personal preference.
- For a Nuttier, Smoother Taste: Changing the milk to Oat Milk maximizes nuttiness and smoothness, leading to a deeper flavor. (This is often included in Kang Min-kyung's recipe.)
- Espresso Customization: If you change the shot to a Blonde Shot, you can enjoy a coffee taste with less acidity and a smoother profile, which pairs even better with oat milk.
- Worry-Free Caffeine: If you want to enjoy it late in the afternoon, change to Decaffeinated Beans to enjoy a delicious BGL without the caffeine jitters.
- Matcha Version is Also Popular: Besides the Black Glazed Latte, there's also a 'Matcha Glazed Tea Latte'. If you prefer the bitter notes and smoothness of matcha over coffee, this menu item is a good choice.
This Fall, Experience Your Own 'Life Drink' with 'Kang Min-kyung BGL'!
Starbucks Black Glazed Latte is a captivating fall beverage on its own, but it has been reborn with an even more perfect taste through Kang Min-kyung's special custom recipe. 'Kang Min-kyung BGL', which allows you to enjoy it 'less sweet' without compromising its rich and deep flavor, is a combination I highly recommend even to those who typically don't prefer sweet drinks.
Before this autumn passes, challenge yourself with the 'Kang Min-kyung BGL' recipe to discover your new 'life drink' and fully enjoy Starbucks' autumnal vibe!
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