Da’an District, Taipei City｜VWI BY CHADWANG

Lots of good coffee here but their fluffy milk tea impressed me most, aromatic tea with fluffy and creamy milk foam, so good! I’d visit again for sure.

One of the best coffee shop I have ever been in Taipei. The barista is passionate and knowledgeable. The coffee is nice and the place is cosy.

If you're a coffee fanatic looking for good pour over, then VWI is definitely worth checking out. Located near Zhongxiao Fuxing station, this specialty coffee shop is owned by the 2017 World Brewer Cup winner, Chad Wang. During my recent visit, I ordered two different types of beans: Caturra from Alajiela, Costa Rica, and Gesha from La Finca Aurora in Volcan, Panama. I was pleasantly surprised by the delightful experience that followed. The Caturra had a typical natural processing profile, resulting in a bright acidity and good amount of sweetness. As it cooled, the flavors became more pronounced, with hints of jackfruit and caramel notes. The Gesha was a very typical Gesha. I have to say it had a tad more acidity then I'd like. Nevertheless it's quite tasty. It has the nice silky mouth feel with really nice citric acidity. After it cooled down I found pronounced honeydew smell. It boasts a very clean flavor profile makes me almost forget that it is a natural processed bean. What sets VWI apart from other specialty coffee shop is how they approach pour over. Unlike many other shops that tend to extract much shorter to emphasize aroma and acidity, I felt that VWI push extraction a bit longer, in return you get to experience more balanced, full profile with higher extraction. Overall, I highly recommend VWI to any coffee enthusiast looking for a top-quality cup of coffee. The attention to detail in their coffee preparation is truly impressive, and I can't wait to return for another visit.