Gwanak, Seoul café for pink beet milk tea: Pulse Line Coffee
In short
Pulse Line Coffee is a café near Seoul National University Station in Gwanak, Seoul. I had an iced Americano and its pink Pulse Milk Tea, then took a crumble pie home; the unusual peppermint milk tea stayed with me, but I reached for the familiar, delicious pie more often.
Good to know
- Address
- 101, 1F, 13 Gwanak-ro 14na-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 관악구 관악로14나길 13 1층 101호)
- Ordered
- Iced Americano, Pulse Milk Tea, crumble pie
- Pulse Milk Tea
- According to the café, tea is cold-brewed in house-blended milk and colored with beet; peppermint is a defining note.
- Takeout
- I took the crumble pie home to eat.
- Interior
- A casual space with an exposed concrete ceiling, dark walls, and a red counter.
as written by the visitor on Sep 4, 2026
Where is Pulse Line Coffee?
Pulse Line Coffee is a café on Gwanak-ro 14na-gil near Seoul National University Station. I stopped by for a short break over coffee.
It was a newly opened café when I visited. Being near a performance venue, I found it easy to get to.
What drinks and desserts did I order?
I ordered an iced Americano, Pulse Milk Tea, and a crumble pie. The name Pulse Milk Tea caught my eye on the menu; I chose it without reading the description closely and was surprised by its unexpected color and flavor.
They also had muffins and pound cake, which I wanted to try next time.
The iced Americano had a clean, easy-drinking flavor. It worked well for clearing my palate between sips of the more distinctive drink, and I thought it would pair nicely with a sweet dessert.
What does the pink Pulse Milk Tea taste like?
I expected the familiar beige color of milk tea, so when a pink drink arrived, I initially thought my order had been mixed up. When I asked the owner, they explained that it was colored with beet and made by cold-brewing tea in their own blended milk.
The first sip tasted a little like toothpaste, which caught me off guard again. It turned out that fresh scent was peppermint.
The freshness of peppermint was added to the smooth milk flavor, making it different from the milk teas I usually drink. Both its color and flavor stayed with me, including that unfamiliar first impression. I think it would suit people who like peppermint and want to try a different kind of milk tea.
What is the café interior like?
The interior combined an exposed concrete ceiling and dark walls with a vivid red counter. The counter's color stood out especially in the space.
The tables and chairs were neatly arranged, and the overall layout was simple without unnecessary elements. Rather than those looking for a quiet, calm café, I thought it would better suit people who like a distinctive, casual atmosphere.
How was the takeout crumble pie?
I took the crumble pie home and ate it for dessert.
The crisp, nutty crumble went well with the sweet filling. The Pulse Milk Tea was memorable for its unfamiliar flavor, but for me, the reliably delicious crumble pie was the item I reached for more often.
Where it is
101, 1F, 13 Gwanak-ro 14na-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 관악구 관악로14나길 13 1층 101호)서울특별시 관악구 관악로14나길 13 1층 101호
