Taiwan punches far above its weight in global coffee. Multiple world barista championship winners, a thriving local coffee-growing industry, and one of Asia's most innovative cafe scenes make Taipei a must-visit. The city's cafes are often architectural showpieces, and the level of coffee knowledge among customers is remarkably high. Da'an and Songshan are the main specialty districts.
Coffee neighborhoods
Berg Wu of Simple Kaffa won the 2016 World Barista Championship, and Taiwan has placed finalists multiple times, making the country a disproportionate specialty coffee powerhouse.
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