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Where some people see a brown beverage that is habitually consumed at the start of their day, we see a rainbow so colorful that it would make a unicorn blush. For us, coffee goes beyond the bean! It’s the drink that wakes us up, it’s the elixir that forges friendships, and the solution to most problems. Coffee is everything, and we love it, which is why we don’t pack beans from just anywhere
Paul John Caffeine sources its beans from the lush, mist-covered estates of Coorg, Karnataka, a tiny district tucked into the steep slopes and deep valleys of one of the world’s most biodiverse ecological hotspots. Known as the ‘Scotland of India’ and ‘India’s Coffee Cup’, Coorg produces coffee unlike anywhere else on earth. Rich soil, dense biomass, and native fruit and spice trees growing alongside coffee plants create a bean with extraordinary depth, complexity, and character.
When Shonali Paul founded Paul John Caffeine, her mission was simple: introduce the finest Indian coffee beans to the rest of the world. One of the very few women at the helm of an Indian coffee company, Shonali works directly with select estates across South India to discover distinct flavor profiles grown with meticulous care. Kosher certified, Paul John Caffeine is coffee with a conscience and a story worth savoring.
Shade-grown at high altitude, our Indian coffee beans ripen slowly alongside pepper, cardamom, and fruit trees. Their roots intertwine beneath the earth, exchanging nutrients and building the complex flavor profile that sets South Indian coffee apart: a rich body, low acidity, and a depth that intensifies with every sip. This truly isn’t your average cup of coffee.
Consumed by the slow espresso ‘decoction’ and the tuft of creamy froth atop a cup of South Indian filter coffee, we chose to reveal this hidden taste of India by providing the complete experience. Beyond just the slow brew of ‘kappi’, the rich and full-bodied Indian coffee is perfect for brewing in a Moka Pot, drip machine, French Press, or even as a pour-over. Multiple coffee blends to suit every taste, mood, and occasion, paired with the convenience of finding your favorite cuppa, and a bespoke collection of coffee-inspired accouterments round out the Paul John Caffeine Company dictum. We can’t wait to share this journey with you; over a cup of coffee perhaps?
Founder – Paul John Caffeine
Coffee is the elixir of life. A morning ritual for some, a daily pick-me-up for many, and for one person, a chance to connect the West to the East. Born in Bangalore in the South of India, Shonali Paul, daughter of acclaimed liquor baron Paul P John, founder of John Distilleries, discovered her love for coffee at a very young age. During visits to her grandfather’s estate in Coorg, Shonali had a chance to savor a coffee that was bold, yet creamy; uplifting, yet relaxing – a complex set of emotions topped off with a light and airy ‘froth’ from the blended sweetened milk that sat atop the overnight brewed ‘decoction’. This was the very definition of South Indian coffee, a brew so unique that it became her ambition to introduce it to the US where she now resides.
Following in her father’s footsteps, Shonali Paul spurred by her love for coffee, set out to establish the Paul John Caffeine company in 2022. Only the finest, single-origin coffee beans are imported from her home in Karnataka where they are roasted, ground, and packaged in Florida. Unlike the most common coffees imported from South America and Africa, Shonali found the opportunity to bring the slow living of Indian coffee to a place where everything was instant. It was a chance to savor a coffee brewed with love, a slow espresso that made you literally stop to wake up and smell the caffeine. Driven by the desire to share the unique flavors of South Indian coffee, Shonali Paul envisioned a space where every sip invites you to pause, breathe, and immerse yourself in the rich, slow experience of savoring caffeine.
With eight exciting blends showcasing the best Indian Origin coffee, the Paul John Caffeine Company helmed by Shonali Paul aims to reveal the hidden secret of India’s coffee legacy.
Join us on this aromatic journey, where every cup is a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and the unspoken magic that happens when Indian coffee beans meet the expertise of our coffee roasters in Tampa, FL. Discover a new dimension of coffee appreciation with Paul John Caffeine – because some stories are best told over a cup of truly exceptional coffee.
The best way to store coffee at home, whether it’s ground coffee or whole coffee beans, is to keep them in opaque, airtight containers away from light, heat, and moisture.
An unopened bag of whole coffee beans can last up to 12 months when stored in a cool, dry, place whereas an opened bag can remain up to a week.
Unroasted, or green, coffee beans can maintain freshness for around 12 months when stored in a cool, dry, dark, and pest-free environment.
