West District, Taichung City｜珈琲院

It's been a long time waiting in my pocket list. The entrance is along the main drive way which is not exactly like it is on map in the alley. There are some parking spaces under the trees, and also a chain system parking lot in walking distance. Inside is warm and cozy, even in summer time, I believe it would be chill because some trees the right outside. There are many coffee tools and equipments for almost every way of home and personal brewing, of course also many coffee is ready beans. We just had our lunch so we only ask for black coffee and red tea. Since I also roast coffee myself, so I didn't look up the manual. I just discuss with the barista of what I prefer and what he has that is on a good timing to brew. He gave me a medium level of roast from Kenya. A little heavy body, and come a bit of acid and sweet at the end, and aftertaste comes back very soft and tender, just like the way of barista talk, and matches his gentle and easy cooperating to visitors request or doubt from choices. Since we have discuss about coffee bean region, and different roaster machines, he offer us another cup from Indonesia. The way of bean roasted that showed in the body as a major flavor, stable and mature, mild, little bit of herb as the specialty of Indo bean, also comes little bit more acid than last, also along flower but can't tell. The room is not big but very soft and warm. A low coach along with the big glass, I would like to have a cake and just chill out whole morning next time, that feels like chill out at grandma's house. I also got the hand brew pot I needs and they also donate some profit to help the organization of disadvantaged. It's a good place to visit at least 4 times in a year along with different seasons. Although I had already known that the company commander had a rich collection of coffee equipment and many cooked beans from different producing areas, I still felt amazed after arriving. Although it was fully booked, I briefly chatted about my favorite flavors and let him have his own way. The company commander served me a cup of Kenyan coffee. Although the roasting degree is a little darker than I usually like, the flavor is still very rich, with fluttering sourness and sweetness, but especially the sweetness is very good. Afterwards, we were treated to a cup of Indonesian coffee to satisfy my coffee bug. Although the place is not big, I will come earlier next time and soak quietly, as comfortable as at grandma's house. This is a place I would like to visit 4 times a year to experience different temperatures, colors, and tastes in different seasons. Seeing how the eldest brother entertains guests very tactfully, he tries his best to satisfy any requests. This is something I want to learn. The menu is also very rich and has everything you need. I will try it next time. There just happened to be some coffee equipment that was held in an activity and the surplus was donated to disadvantaged groups. There also happened to be a hand brewing pot that I needed. Let's do some charity together.

Love Latte and the smoothie here! Cozy atmosphere and quite place to relax!

A good place to be for coffee and to chill out at Taichung city. The neighborhood is surrounded by a lot of great independent restaurants.