BUSINESS FEATURE Trianon Co ee Local shop seeks to preserve a piece of old Austin A fter over 35 years in busi- ness, local spot Trianon Co ee was almost lost after three locations; two of them even- tually closed, but the original one stayed open for over 35 years under six di erent owners.
BY TAYLOR CRIPE
their lease was not renewed in the West Woods Shopping Center in 2017. Following the scare, longtime employees Emile and Stacy Lauriat stepped up to take over ownership at the co ee shop’s new location in Westlake Square when it reopened in 2018. “It was actually kind of a critical moment for Trianon,” Stacy said. “We almost lost Trianon forever.” Due to the leasing issues at the
“We like to think of ourselves as stewards of this place,” Stacy said. “Trianon was Trianon before we were here, and I hope Trianon stays Trianon long after we’re gone.” One of the things Emile said he loves about his job is that he gets to select where Trianon’s co ee beans are being harvested from; these include places such as Brazil, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia and Guatemala. By working with the farmers and learning
From left: Emile and Stacy Lauriat took over operations for Trianon Co ee in 2018 when the shop opened its Westlake Square location. (Photos by Taylor Cripe/Community Impact)
MAKING THE BREW Here are the six di erent types of co ee that Trianon Co ee brews:
shopping center, the owners had some serious questions about what was going to happen to the co ee shop, she said. However, Stacy said they saw it as an opportunity to save a little piece
“IF YOU’RE A STORY DRIVEN PERSON, YOU CAN FIND THE STORY ABOUT COFFEE THAT REALLY APPEALS TO YOU.” EMILE LAURIATI, CO OWNER, TRIANON COFFEE
Single-origin co ee is produced from one speci c area or farmer.
Organic co ee is grown without synthetic fertilizers or chemicals.
Unroasted beans (left) are roasted (right) before becoming co ee.
about the region where a speci c type of co ee plant is grown, Emile and Stacy said they are also able to tell the story of the
Specialty-blend co ee is created using a combination of co ee beans.
Microlot co ee is grown separately from the rest of a farmer’s crop.
of old Austin. In 1985, when Trianon rst opened, the landscape of co ee in Austin was very di erent, Emile said. “Starbucks wasn’t around yet, and there wasn’t a co ee shop in every town,” he said. Even when they moved to Austin in 2003, Emile said the co ee scene was not how it is today. “In 1985, [Trianon was] really ahead of the curve as there weren’t too many independent co ee roasters yet,” he said. At one point Trianon even had
region and its co ee. “If you’re a story-driven person, you can nd the story about co ee that really appeals to you,” he said. Some of the co ee in certain areas is produced by women, or the co ee is fair trade, which means it was produced in an area that upholds fair-trade standards that support small-time farmers in developing countries and prohibit child labor and forced labor, Emile said. “Whatever speaks to you, hope- fully you can nd it on the [co ee] wall,” Emile said.
DECAF
Deca einated co ee is created without ca eine in a variety of avors.
Premium co ee is made from high-quality beans sourced worldwide.
The Trianon Latte is a hot beverage with espresso and steamed milk.
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Trianon Coffee 3654 Bee Caves Road, Ste. A., Austin 512-328-4033 www.trianonco ee.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
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