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Baristas Have the Best Job in the World

I wake up excited every morning, because being a barista is the best job in the whole wide world. Want to know why?

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22 Comments | Posted by Erin Meister, February 7, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Tagged: baristas, coffee

Barista Competition Taking Place This Weekend in Los Angeles

This weekend, January 23 to 25, the 2009 Western Regional Barista Competition is being held at the Spring Arts Tower in downtown Los Angeles. The event is free and open to the public, so check it out if you want to see 25 competitors from California and Washington unleash their espresso-making skills. Of course, a steady stream of free coffee will be provided. [via Boing Boing]...

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Post a Comment | Posted by Robyn Lee, January 22, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Tagged: baristas, California, coffee, competitions, Los Angeles, Western Regional Barista Competition

What Makes a Good Barista?

Photograph from journeyscoffee on Flickr Last Saturday, Serious Eats member EtherMaiden asked, "What makes a good barista?" Cafe owner and barista ChelleyD01 gave this informative reply: A good barista knows their customers drinks when they walk through the door. They know when milk is to temp without having to use a thermometer. They know that fresh, cold milk will bring good volume and best taste every single time rather than dank, reheated milk over and over again. They know that many steaming pitchers are needed as when flavor syrups are steamed WITH the milk, as opposed to being added cold, it brings a better flavor to the drink. They know that good, freshly ground beans are amazing and will...

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10 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, August 15, 2008 at 7:30 AM
Tagged: baristas, coffee, Good Morning!