143POLARIS (Japanese-style Specialty Coffee) — Restaurant in Taipei

Indulging in the art of Japanese direct flame roasting for the first time, I was amazed by the unique flavors it brought out in the beans. The proprietor of this small coffee shop embodies the spirit of a true craftsman, insisting on roasting the beans right in front of you to ensure the utmost quality. From the moment you step inside, the owner takes the time to inquire about your preferences and expertly recommends the perfect beans for you. It's a coffee shop with a soul—a place that exudes warmth and passion.

Notably, upholding the spirit of craftsmanship is no easy feat. With a strong desire to preserve this art, I took it upon myself to create a non-profit video, showcasing the process. My hope is that it will reach a wider audience, allowing more people to savor this...

I may be wrong, but it seems like they're doing osmotic flow pourovers here, and this would be my first time trying that brew style.

Let me tell you, 143POLARIS has me believing in the osmotic flow. Even their light roasts seem a lot darker than what I'm used to, but they still taste so fruity with a nice chocolate background note. It's as if they only extracted the best possible flavors from the beans while leaving the woody notes behind. I got both a hot and iced coffee, and they're both deeply flavorful and aromatic.

Their beans seem to be fresher than the other coffee shops I've visited so far based on the roast date and the fact that I could see them roasting to second crack while I was there.

I'm writing this review because it's dead empty in here, but the coffee...

Perhaps the best coffee in Taipei! The owners are very friendly and excited to share their love of the coffee arts. Their pour overs are wonderful. The sumiyaki method produces a delicate layering of flavors that augment the carefully selected coffees without sacrificing their unique origin characteristics, producing cups wholly distinct from those offered by more commercial single origin roasters in the American, European, and Australian traditions. The charcoal roast method of sumiyaki requires a high level of mastery that has produced true artistry at Polaris. The flavors of each cup linger in your mouth well after you’ve savored it, making for an unforgettable drinking experience made all the better by the wonderful cafe owners. Truly an experience...