Vwi By Chadwang - Da’an District

Very good coffee indeed! I’ve always wanted to visit this cafe owned by famed WBC champion Chad Wong and I am finally here. I had a very good cup of Chiroso pourover per staffs recommendation( brewed with a Hario V60) and it definitely lives up to the hype! Smooth fruity, very enjoyable cup of pourover indeed! I also ordered hazelnut-peanut latte for my non-coffeeholic friend and they said it’s the best coffee they’ve ever had. Not sure if they are exaggerating but what a compliment lol. Love the coffee here, vibe is just your typical cozy cafe but two coffees could cost you NTD $600. Definitely not a daily grab and go type of cafe but todays coffee was well worth it!

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.

Planned my ways to try out their handbrew at VWI and indeed they offer quite unique blend of flavours you can choose. Opt for the Pacamara (origin from Chiquimula, Guatemala) and it didn't disappoint on the taste note

Very nice ambiance in the cafe and the iconic cup is really pretty. Food wise, coffee and dessert are very nice to go with each other! Totally recommend this place!