The Copper Cask

Close-up view of the copper cask in the New York Roastery

As the centerpiece of the New York Roastery, the Cask is the vessel where all beans rest and de-gas after roasting—an essential step to ensure the best flavor.

The large copper cask in the New York Roastery shown from a distance

The cask emerges from the cellar below into full view from the café. The artistry of construction and patina of the copper stand as a monument to the craft of our Starbucks Reserve