So much news!
Texas Coffee Traders has so much going on and we want to make sure everyone knows the plans and what to expect in the next couple of years.
First, we sold our building on East 4th in April of this year. Coffee is not a high profit commodity and we found that we could no longer support the business while paying the astronomical property taxes.
Never fear! We aren’t closing but we will be moving. A couple of years ago we purchased a warehouse on Wilcab Road which is still in East Austin but in a more industrial area and one that isn’t being actively developed for condos or offices. We look forward to being in the new building for many years to come. We anticipate the move of our roasting facility to happen at the end of March, 2023.
Our goal and plan is to add onto the existing structure and build out a full facility, and those plans have been submitted, but in the meantime Rc was in the motorcycle accident and is busy recovering and healing and not able right now to participate in a large construction project.
So, we temporarily changed our plans in order to allow him time to heal while we create a space in the existing facility on Wilcab that will work for roasting and production without adding anything on. It has been a challenge for sure and yet the new design is wonderful and we are excited for the next chapter.
Similar to our footprint in Montana, we will now have the retail/service/teaching labs located away from the roasting facility. We have found a great location on Airport and Springdale and the renovation has already begun! Our retail and service will have a much bigger space to enjoy and we look forward to sharing out the plans, dates of opening, etc. in the next couple of months.
Rc continues to improve. He will soon move to a new facility in order to build strength and be ready to come home. It all takes time and patience and he remains really funny which keeps us all smiling.
So, exciting stuff! Stay tuned for updates and pictures of the progress.
Much gratitude for all the prayers, thoughts, messages, and love sent our way.
Beth and Rc