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09/03/2026
Coffee is the seed of a tropical fruit 🌱
Photos from a recent visit to Kauai which is home to the largest coffee farm in the US. It is mind blowing to see coffee grown at this scale. Luckily the terrain here is relatively flat and mechanical harvesters (see photo 5) are able to be used along with massive vertical dryers to process the coffee. The traditional raised drying beds (photo 6) are much more labor intensive as they require careful attention and manual turning of the coffee to promote even drying. You could hire every human on the island of Kauai and not have enough hands to process the amount of coffee grown here in this way!
We would highly recommend visiting a coffee farm if given the chance!
08/22/2026
Meet Miso! The market pup of the week! (No dogs were caffeinated in the creation of this post.) Thanks everyone who stopped by for a coffee today!
07/27/2026
Wow. This was by far the busiest market weekend for us. Thank you everyone who came by and grabbed a coffee. We had an amazing time serving you all. Let’s do it all again this coming weekend! See you there!
07/01/2026
We love blends! Find your rhythm with this sweet and balanced blend of Colombian and Guatemalan coffees. Roasted for espresso with notes of toffee, red apple and honeysuckle.
04/24/2026
This weekend only at both and we have our friend Nick with taking over our bar. He’ll be rocking a full espresso set up and will have roasted coffee available as usual. If you stop by for a coffee show him some love!
03/13/2026
In the cooling tray this week ✨
03/13/2026
We were skeptical at first that batched lattes would be good but we were gladly proven wrong after a trip to .coffee. So we came up with our own version: A brown butter maple latte served over ice! We’ll be pouring these all weekend at our markets: Saturday and Sunday stop by and try one for yourself 😋
03/12/2026
Zazen Coffee is now Sincopa Coffee ✨
This change has been in the works for a while, and we’re really excited to finally introduce it to everyone.
The name came to us in an unexpected way. While browsing typefaces by , we stumbled across sincopa -“Named after syncopation—the unexpected, uneven, or offbeat rhythms in music—Síncopa transforms a regular metronomic beat into something that stirs us to feel, move, or dance.”
The name and meaning resonated with us and felt applicable to specialty coffee. We reached out to the designer who granted us permission to use the name for the brand which felt like an affirmation to make the change. We’re grateful to them for their generosity ❤️
We’ll be continuing to make visual updates to our website and products, however the core of what we do isn’t changing. We remain committed to our sourcing, roasting and quality standards. The name is important but how we conduct business and the values we share matter more.
We still have our zen, we’re just showing up with a name that feels a little more like us. Thank you for following along.
03/09/2026
Come grab a coffee!
Address
San Clemente, CA
92672
Option 1: Public Transport
- Take the Green Line Trolley towards Santee and get off at the Old Town Transit Center.
- From there, transfer to Bus Route 9 heading towards UCSD East Campus and alight at the University Ave & Richmond St stop.
- Walk east on University Ave for about 5 minutes until you reach your destination.
Option 2: Driving/Parking
- If you are coming from downtown San Diego, take I-5 N and exit onto Washington St.
- Continue on Washington St for about 2 miles until you reach Park Blvd.
- Turn left onto Park Blvd and continue for another mile.
- Take a right onto University Ave and drive for approximately 0.7 miles until you reach your destination.
- Look for available street parking or nearby parking lots/garages in the area.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday |
9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday |
9am - 5pm |
| Thursday |
9am - 5pm |
| Friday |
9am - 5pm |
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What people say
Zazen Coffee in San Diego is a specialty coffee shop that takes pride in its commitment to providing customers with the finest quality coffee. With a focus on small batches and limited quantities, Zazen Coffee ensures that every cup of coffee is crafted with care and attention to detail.
One of their recent offerings, the Fazenda Cachoeira de Grama coffee from Brazil, showcases the dedication of the Carvalho family who owns the farm. Managed by Bourbon Specialty, this coffee comes from one of Brazil's most esteemed regions for coffee production. The picturesque Vale de Grama provides the perfect backdrop for this exceptional coffee, with its rolling hills and lush surroundings. The farm itself spans over 400 hectares, with a significant portion dedicated to growing Catuai and Yellow Bourbon trees. It's fascinating to learn that some of these trees have been around since 1956! Additionally, Zazen Coffee supports the local community by funding an on-site school for employees' families, benefiting around 300 children.
Zazen Coffee also delights its customers with unique offerings like their Chiapas coffee from Mexico. Although it was available for a limited time only, this particular blend captured the hearts of many patrons. Handmade mugs provided an extra touch of craftsmanship and added to the overall experience.
The team at Zazen Coffee understands that sometimes you may want to try out a new coffee before committing to a larger bag. That's why they introduced a 4oz bag option on select coffees. This allows customers to sample different flavors without any hesitation.
With their engaging social media presence, Zazen Coffee keeps their followers entertained and informed about their latest offerings. Their posts reflect their passion for great coffee and remind us that it's never too late to enjoy a delicious cup.
If you're in San Diego and looking for an exceptional coffee experience, Zazen Coffee should be at the top of your list. Their dedication to sourcing high-quality beans, supporting local communities, and providing unique options for customers sets them apart. Visit their website or stop by their coffee shop to indulge in the world of specialty coffee at Zazen Coffee.
