Victrola Coffee has their new roasteria location down at Pike and Terry, up from Six Arms, and they're holding public coffee cuppings on Wednesdays to let people in on a more behind-the-roaster view of their morning bean beverage. We've done this, and it's fun, but we warn you that we left thinking hummingbirds looked old and slow. While you're there, try out the new comfy chairs for us. We only had time to snap a picture.

1pm Wednesdays // V2 // FREE

Victrola is also doing a not-free 4-Part Cupping Series, starting May 6 and continuing the first Sunday of each month. The cuppings last from 9am - noon and are also held at V2 (310 E Pike Street):

The first cupping will be focused on familiarizing you with the whole rigamarole: portioning, grinding, smelling, steeping, smelling again, breaking the crust, skimming, and slurping up some tasty, fresh-roasted Victrola coffee! We'll provide a general introduction to coffee: where it grows, how it's harvested and processed, and how it gets from origin to the Roastery. Cost for each participant is per-cupping, or for the entire four-part series. Please email cupping@victrolacoffee.com or call 206.325.6080 to reserve your spot.