2 -1 - 20151111_065228[1] the roasteryThe Seattle Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room turns one year old today! Happy first birthday!

December 5, 2014, Howard Schultz opened the doors to the Roastery at 8:00 AM. The opening moment photo (featuring Howard Schultz) in that article was taken by my friend, Brad Kovach, who was the first customer in line!

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There’s new merchandise at the Roastery. If you’re dropping by soon, take a look at the new mugs:

2 - 1 - 20151201_191511[1] clackerboard mugs^ That mug is designed to remind you of the clacker board at the Roastery, which displays the “Now Roasting” information:

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The classic Roastery mug now comes in a smaller 3-ounce size. It’s not obvious what it’s size is without the larger 8-ounce mug next to it:

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2 - 1 - 20151201_191614[1] 3 ounce mugsAnd of course there are more mugs with fancy designs: (Some of them have the star/ R logo underneath the handle).

2 - 1 - 20151201_192420[1] new mugs at the roastery2 - 1 - 20151201_192029[1] new orange mug

2 - 1 - 20151201_191912[1] mugsThe “Field Notes” now come in a rainbow-array of colors. The little “Field Notes” are blank journals, popular as a way to track coffee education and tastings:

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And of course, I leave you with a few more Roastery photos. Happy one year anniversary! Have you been yet? 😉

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