Shiding 石碇

Shiding is the closest coffee to Taipei, an hour from the city and a world away from the mountain estates.

The harvest is short and wet, which makes consistent drying difficult; the best lots come from a handful of farms with covered beds.

Estates in this region

Getting there and when to go

The harvest runs Nov–Dec, between 200–500 m. Outside the season most farms do not open to visitors, so confirm before you travel.

• Book estate visits two weeks ahead, inside the harvest window.
• Most farms are reached by car or a hired driver.
• Transport and practical notes

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Harvest windows, elevation, and varieties on this page are reported by the estates and regional offices, then cross-checked against a second source.