This coffee features tasting notes of tropical fruits, plum, grapefruit, and pina colada. It is produced by Hongjun Zhang at Yunlan Estate in Yunnan, China, grown at an altitude of 1,500 to 1,700 meters. The variety is SL34, processed naturally, and roasted light. The cherries are hand-picked, rested for 48 hours, UV treated, and dried on raised beds for about 20 days with regular turning to ensure even drying.
Flavors
Roast & tastes
Origin
Single origin
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States
Pulse N Pause Coffee is a San Francisco-based specialty coffee roaster founded in 2025, built around the idea of balancing energy and stillness in everyday life. As a veteran-owned micro-roastery, it draws on a philosophy that coffee should both fuel momentum and create space for reflection—captured in its name and symbolized by its sloth logo. The roastery focuses on carefully sourced, high-quality coffees, often highlighting distinctive microlots and experimental profiles, including tea-like processing styles and rare varieties such as Gesha. This approach reflects an interest in nuanced flavor expression, with coffees selected and roasted to offer both vibrancy and clarity. Beyond sourcing and roasting, Pulse N Pause emphasizes a more intentional relationship with coffee. Through education, brewing insights, and a transparent connection to producers, the brand encourages a slower, more mindful experience—positioning coffee not just as a stimulant, but as part of a balanced daily ritual that supports both productivity and pause.