Specialty coffee in Taichung City.
Specialty coffee is still finding its feet in Taichung City. Roasters lists 4 cafés and roasters here for now, a short list that is easy to work through in a weekend.
Where Taichung City sits on the map
Taichung City ranks #2 of 13 cities in Taiwan, behind Taipei (49 cafés). Its 4 cafés account for 6% of the national total. One step up the national table is Taipei (49 cafés); one step down, Kaohsiung City (3 cafés).
Measured against all 3,601 cities on Roasters, Taichung City sits in the upper half, at #675.
In Asia, Taichung City ranks #74 of 251 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Can Tho, Kota Kinabalu and Nagano.
Every café added in Taichung City moves it closer to the 30-café mark where Roasters starts publishing themed guides.
Finding the best coffee in Taichung City
Good specialty coffee in Taichung City tends to come from small, owner-run places: a short menu, beans roasted within the last few weeks, and someone behind the bar who can tell you where they were grown. The community has found 4 such spots so far.
A quick test for any café in Taichung City: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- A grinder dialled in daily
- Single-origin or light-roasted blends
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About specialty coffee in Taichung City
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Taichung City?
There are 4 cafés and roasters in Taichung City on Roasters, which ranks the city #2 in Taiwan and #675 worldwide.
How does Taichung City compare with other cities in Taiwan?
Taichung City ranks #2 of 13 cities on Roasters in Taiwan. The median city there lists 1 café; Taichung City lists 4.
What other cities in Asia are comparable to Taichung City for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Can Tho (Vietnam), Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) and Nagano (Japan) are the nearest peers to Taichung City in the region.
What makes a café “specialty”?
Traceable, high-grade beans (80+ on the SCA scale), careful roasting and precise brewing. A specialty café can usually tell you the origin, variety and process of every coffee it serves.
Is Roasters free to use in Taichung City?
Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere, including Taichung City. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.
A great café in Taichung City is missing. What can I do?
Submit it from the app. The community team checks every submission against the specialty bar before it appears on the map.
