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01 HWC Coffee · Est. 2016 · Taichung, Taiwan

Specialty Coffee. Shared With the World.

Born in Taiwan, HWC Coffee brings together a passion for coffee, knowledge of origin, and the pleasure of discovering your own taste. Explore our brand and connect with us about opportunities in your market.

2016 Founded in Taichung
130+ Stores worldwide TBC
3 Markets TBC
SCA Certified coffee education

TBC: based on public reports, to be confirmed by HWC.

02 Brand Introduction

Rooted in Taiwan. Connected Through Coffee.

We believe every cup offers an opportunity to connect people, places, and flavours. From discovering coffees at origin to sharing them in our stores, HWC brings care and curiosity to the coffee experience.

  • Our origins and brand philosophy.
  • The people behind our coffee.
  • Our approach to sharing specialty coffee.
Our Brand Story
HWC founder Penny cupping coffee

03 Coffee Expertise

From Farm to Cup, Every Step Matters.

Discover the origins, selection, and roasting behind HWC Coffee. We share the stories and expertise that help turn coffee beans into distinctive experiences in the cup.

Coffee cherries on a highland coffee farm
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Origin & Sourcing

We travel to origin to understand how coffee is grown. Our founder trained in Panama’s highlands with producer Graciano Cruz, and that relationship still shapes how we select coffee.

Freshly roasted beans leaving the roaster
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Roasting & Craft

Every coffee is roasted to show its own character, then cupped before it leaves the roastery in Taichung.

Roasted coffee beans in a steel scoop on linen
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Quality & Consistency

Our ISO-certified facility and SCA-trained team keep every lot to the same standard, store after store.

Hand pouring water over a glass dripper into an HWC Coffee server
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Flavour & Discovery

We help guests find the coffee they love, from bright single origins to balanced everyday blends.

04 Product Experience

Discover Your HWC Experience.

Enjoy coffee prepared in store, explore beans for home brewing, or discover convenient ways to bring HWC into your everyday routine.

HWC coffee beans, drip bags and concentrate
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  1. 01

    Signature Coffee Beverages

    Hand-crafted espresso and filter drinks served in store.

  2. 02

    Specialty Coffee Beans

    Single origins and blends, roasted for home brewing.

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    Drip Bag Coffee

    Specialty coffee in a single-serve pour-over bag.

  4. 04

    Coffee Concentrates

    Ready-to-mix coffee for home, office, and travel.

  5. 05

    Coffee Gifts

    Curated sets for every season and occasion.

Product availability varies by market.

05 Global Presence

Discover HWC Around the World.

Explore our locations and discover how HWC comes to life in different markets through local teams, store experiences, and shared enthusiasm for coffee.

Taiwan Malaysia Brunei

HWC market · stylised map, not to scale

  1. 01

    Taiwan

    Home market

    Where HWC began in 2016, with our roastery and training centre in Taichung.

    hwcroasters.com (opens in a new tab)
  2. 02

    Malaysia

    Since 2022

    Our largest overseas market, developed with a local partner from Kuala Lumpur across the peninsula and East Malaysia.

    hwccoffee.my (opens in a new tab)
  3. 03

    Brunei

    Since 2023

    HWC’s first flagship outside Malaysia and Taiwan, operated by our regional partner.

    Contact our international team

06 Partnership Invitation

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.

Partners meeting over coffee
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Partnership Process

  1. 1

    Submit Your Inquiry

    Introduce your company and target market.

  2. 2

    Initial Discussion

    Review experience, objectives, and market fit.

  3. 3

    Opportunity Assessment

    Discuss territory, locations, and operating requirements.

  4. 4

    Commercial Review

    Evaluate the proposed structure and responsibilities.

  5. 5

    Development Planning

    Agree on the next steps following mutual approval.

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