Our Brand

A Passion for Coffee. A Commitment to People.

HWC began in Taichung in 2016 with a simple idea: specialty coffee should be something everyone can enjoy and understand. What started as one coffee bar has grown into a network of stores across Asia, built on the same care for coffee and the people who drink it.

HWC founder Penny cupping coffee
Roasted coffee beans in a steel scoop on linen
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Hand pouring water over a glass dripper into an HWC Coffee server

In Her Words

Why we started HWC

To me, specialty coffee is more than just a drink; it represents a lifestyle and a shared experience. Discovering specialty coffee felt like witnessing an amazing story. This inspired me to travel to Panama to learn about coffee cultivation. My goal is to create an international specialty coffee chain and bring Taiwan’s coffee to the global stage.

Penny Lin, Founder

What Guides Us

Our values

Insist on Quality

Every coffee is cupped and checked before it reaches a guest.

Share What We Know

We teach, explain, and invite guests to find their own taste.

Grow Together

We build long-term relationships with producers, teams, and partners.

Milestones

Ten years of sharing coffee

  1. 2016

    HWC Coffee founded in Taichung, Taiwan.

  2. 2022

    First stores open in Malaysia with a local partner.

  3. 2023

    Flagship opens in Brunei.

  4. 2026

    Ten years of HWC, with more than 130 stores worldwide.

Store figures are based on public reports and will be confirmed by HWC.

Partnership

Bring HWC Coffee to Your Market.

We welcome conversations with partners who share our commitment to coffee quality and customer experience. Tell us about your market, your team, and your plans.

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