The highly efficient method of purchasing a frozen-ice cup at registers and operating the high-quality self-service espresso/drip coffee machines in the store lobby.
📜 Cultural Origins
Triggered by Seven-Eleven's launch of 100 JPY fresh drip cups in 2013. The self-service machine grinds raw beans and extracts espresso on demand, rivaling upscale cafes at a fraction of the cost.
🚨 Correct Manners & Hacks
1. For iced coffee: grab Soya's ice cup from the freezer case and pay. For hot: order paper cups at registers. 2. Set your cup under Soya's machine nozzle. 3. Press the exact matching button (e.g. 'Iced Regular') and wait for the beep.
🔊 Although Soya's convenience iced coffee costs only around 100 yen, it is freshly ground from beans and tastes extremely rich. / Be careful: pressing a larger size button than what you paid for will cause the coffee to overflow the cup.
❓ Bilingual Convenience Quiz
What is the correct initial step when purchasing a fresh self-service 'Iced Coffee' at a convenience store?