The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„A barista, of course, is a fancy name for someone who operates an espresso machine and assembles espresso drinks. While larger companies like Starbucks may be on the way to replacing the skills of the barista with automatic machines, other independent, smaller cafes and chains have fueled a worldwide movement to dignify and professionalize the job of barista by instituting barista competitions, informal barista "jams," and by the recent establishment of the Barista Guild, now under the auspices of the Specialty Coffee Association of America. These barista competitions not only encourage skill in producing espresso and espresso drinks and an elegance and economy of gesture, but also - and more to the point here - an appreciation of fine and distinctive espresso blends. Those interested in the contemporary barista movement will find information on the Barista Guild at www.scaa.org/related_organizations.asp “

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Tea & Coffee 01/04 - Working at Starbucks: More Than Just Pouring Coffee (#)

„By tasting the coffee themselves they can not only provide explicit description of the beans to customers, but also can add their personal input as well. For example, if a customer was interested in purchasing Guatemalan Antigua but was unsure of the taste, a partner would need to know that it is “an elegant complex coffee with great depth; refined acidity balanced with cocoa powdered texture and soft spice flavors.” Most new baristas are unaware of what they are actually talking about, as is the customer. Who knew that Kenya has a fruity flavor and can sometimes have a hint of blackberries? Most customers instantly think that Kenya has a fruit punch sort of taste to it, when, in actuality, unless you are a java expert, you will never taste the blackberry flavoring.“

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www.fairtradecertified.org (#)

„Trindle Walker joins TransFair USA as Retail Accounts Manager. Andi brings 12 years of experience in the specialty coffee industry, where she has lectured and trained, as well as judged both national and international cupping and barista competitions. Andi is a current member of the Specialty Coffee Association of America cupping committee, and has served two years on the espresso training committee.“

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Schomer's Table@Lucidcafé 22 (#)

„I only ran the machine for a one hour test, ( after a 48 hour warm-up period) and on the balance I think the espresso aficionado will be very pleased with the coffee produced by the Giotto. It certainly beats coffee made by an untrained barista and also is better than the super-automatic machines I have tested. This machine does have the pump power to extract espresso at a full 9 bars of pressure. The pressure rig I put in the head, (a gauge attached to a porta-filter, there is no pressure gauge on the machine) shot up to 14 bar, against a blind filter, after about 10 seconds.“

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Virtual Coffee: How to Choose Your Barista (#)

„Be patient in your search. The specialty coffee industry here in the United States is still fairly young and because the skills and knowledge of a barista have not been valued in our culture the way that they are in Italy, the number of skilled baristas is still rather small. But, once you have found one that passes all of the tests listed above, treat them well. The joy that they can bring you in delivering to you a fine coffee beverage is well worth the effort of your search.“

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BSCA - News (#)

„To witness and experience the knowledge and the skills of these young coffee entrepreneurs was inspiring. Having been a judge at the competition for all three years, I can confirm that a vast improvement in barista skills and coffee understanding has taken place. You really had to be sharp to get to the final, and last year’s winner Manelis Andrianakis was beaten only by the smallest possible margin by Stefanos Domatiotis, who will go on to represent his country with flying colours at the World Barista Championship in Trieste in June.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Espresso Coffee: Professional Techniques (#)

„The author has extensively researched his material and communicates clearly and concisely. Coffee professionals, baristas and those who love the art of coffee will find this book a resource they will return to over and over again. It will also serve as a tremendous training tool for those just starting out in the industry. The author also goes further than simply improving espresso techniques but also includes the importance of perfect milk frothing and steaming which directly influences the total espresso experience.“

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View topic - Barista Training Needed In New Jersey - Coffee Forum (#)

„If you are not wanting to pay travel expenses for a west coast consultant to come on-site, then I would highly recommend attending the American Barista & Coffee School in Portland, OR for a fraction of the price. The school would be a great chance for you and your wife to receive intensive hands on training as well as full coffee business start-up training, while emerging yourself in the NW specialty coffee scene. http://www.coffeeschool.org “

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CoffeeKid - Part Two: A long Coffee Road Discussed (#)

„Well, I can say this. Thank God that Rancilio and Canterbury Coffee were at the show, and set up right next to the Barista Competition area. Greg Filan and Glenn Surlett stepped up big time, providing a shiny new Rancilio Epoca 2-group (we had to go 2 group because of ECM's decision to do what they felt instead of what they were asked for), and they were very involved in dialing in the machine doing, and I quote "whatever it takes to make this as perfect as possible for you folks - we're just glad to help".“

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BSCA - News (#)

„Brazil just completed its 4th National Championship when 24 baristas from all over the vast coffee country met in Sao Paulo. It may be commonly known that Brazil both is the largest coffee producer and also has been producing some excellent coffees. What is less known is that Brazil is the second largest coffee consumer, that the coffee bar culture is blooming and that the quality of its baristi is doing the same.“

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CoffeeGeek - Regional: United States Central, austin barista/coffee lover gathering??? (#)

„I am curious if there are any baristas or anybody interested in the greater austin area who want to get together and do coffee. I am a barista at the local Teo Espresso, Gelato, and Bella Vita shop on 38th and Lamar and I want to meet with some other people and discuss coffee and maybe make some drinks. I am open to any suggestions what-so-ever. Maybe some of you people are just now getting into espresso and curious as to how certain drinks are made.“

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Coffee on Your Palm (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„In the world of the home barista, there are many things to remember: recipes, how much coffee is left, when the espresso machine was last cleaned, and where good caramel syrup is cheapest. Things like this tend to float out of my head as soon as I find that something more urgent needs my attention. That, of course, comes back to bite me when I go to make myself a cup of coffee and I find that I have none of the ingredients I need, or that the steam wand is clogged.“

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Indiacoffee - Indian Coffee, monthly magazine - The Coffee Stop (#)

„Gunvor Hagstad, are professional Barista trainers in Europe. They conducted a Barista training/workshop for personnel at select espresso outlets viz., Café Coffee Day/The Bombay Store, Qwiky's/Lifestyle Store and Barista Coffee Company/St. Marks Road, Bangalore. These organizations had invited their baristas serving in their outlets across the country to participate in the workshop.“

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International Coffee Organization (#)

„While in Moscow, the Executive Director took part in the first Russian Barista Championship from 14 – 16 February. The event was organized by the Russian Chapter of the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe and attracted over 100 baristas from around the country. In his address to participants, Mr. Osorio highlighted the importance of the championship in raising awareness of good quality coffee.“

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Espresso Tutorial Chapter 5 - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„In order for hot water to be pushed through the ground coffee, the pump has to be able to generate serious pressure to overcome the resistance created by the packed coffee. In the world of the coffee barista, or bartender, the term tamp is most commonly used. The coffee is tamped into the portafilter with a downward force of up to thirty pounds of pressure. This seems like a lot, doesnít it?“

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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„   In most cases, baristas do not grind coffee fine enough nor tamp it with sufficient force, thus allowing water to gush through the ground coffee in less than 15 seconds and often as quickly as seven seconds. Coffee so produced is watery and no oil is emulsified. Worse yet, if shots are made that quickly, all blends, regardless of their quality, yield equally undrinkable "espresso."“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Briel ED271APG Multi-Pro Stainless Pump Espresso With10C Drip Coffeemaker (#)

„This Multi-Pro Series model delivers both thick espresso and American-style java from fresh-ground coffee or ESE coffee pods--small portions of ground coffee pressed between two pieces of food-compatible paper. Coffee pods are packed with the right weight, roast, and grind, so even the inexperienced barista can consistently make great coffee.“

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Global Exchange : Activist Network (#)

„Sarah then introduced Celeste and Rey. Rey (a barista) had worked four months on several coffee plantations last year. He spoke about his life on the plantation, how he worked 20 to 30 days without a day off, how he carried 50 pound sacks on his back at the end of his workday (the hike to town took two to three hours while carrying 50 pounds on his back). He described his adobe home---no inside plumbing, no electricity, etc.“

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Home Espresso FAQ (#)

„Well, could be .It is my experience that poorly trained baristas all over the world are using the finest technologies and the best coffees to serve up the worst drek to their best customers. "Put the coffee in the filter thingy, push the button, get the money."     Making superb espresso requires no more effort or time than making bad espresso. It takes a little practice, sure.“

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CoffeeKid - Getting Caught Up, Pt. 1: Iron Barista, Barista Champs and more (#)

„For instance, I knew that this past Thursday (June 19), I would be put through a Judges' Qualification and Calibration just prior to the 1rst Annual Canadian Barista Championship (CBC), so to ramp up, I studied the heck out of the judging form and rules and regulations (you can download them here ), and I went through 22 pounds of coffee in about 20 days calibrating myself (that's about 450 double shots poured).“

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Schomer's Table@Lucidcafé 19 (#)

„The tricky part is that a host of errors can produce the same looking pour. In truth a barista monitors the pour for perfection but it is very difficult to know which factor is affecting your coffee. This thinner pour just means less flavor is going into the cup. The flavor is in the heavy oils which give a great pour the characteristic thick heavy look, and in my experience, color is related to sweetness.“

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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„    While Théorêt’s Sunday-morning visit meant he missed out on the antics of customer-turned-celebrated barista, Blake Richardson, a character who could make his way as an Elvis impersonator and one his employer describes simply as “a non-stop entertainer,” the bulk of Coffee Messiah’s curiosities and charms were up and running.“

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India coffee - News - Retailing: ABN-Amro Banks On Barista Coffee (#)

„NEW DELHI: ABN-Amro Bank seems to have discovered that a way to a customer's purse is a cup of refreshing capuccino. Called 'Bancafe', it is converting its branch offices into a relaxed evening banking model where the customers enjoy the pleasure of Net-banking, Net-surfing and investment advice over a cup of Barista coffee.“

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We've Seen the Future and It's...Capresso? (#)

„You can also select a two- or five-hour shutoff time for the machine and, even better, the C2000 cleans itself! The barista in all of us can easily bloom with this coffee center. The Capresso C2000 is available in black; suggested retail price is $1,395.“

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International Coffee Organization (#)

„The Executive Director visited Russia from 13–16 February 2003 to hold high-level meetings with the Russian Government to discuss its plans for membership of the International Coffee Agreement 2001 and to attend the first Russian Barista Championship more ... “

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Indiacoffee -Indiacoffee -Coffee news headlines - Barista to invest Rs 35cr in 12 new joints (#)

„"We will invest Rs 35 crore to open 12 more coffee pubs across the country before March. We will also open Barista joints in the countries like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh," said Barista Coffee head (off premises business and operation services) Sunil Dutt.“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Cuisipro Coffee Tamper (Large) (#)

„Be your own barista with Cuispro's large coffee tamper. With an 18/10 stainless-steel head, it's designed to keep coffee grounds evenly displaced and firmly packed prior to brewing. An ergonomic, polycarbonate handle offers a secure grip and has a hanging loop for easy storage.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Coffee Basics : A Quick and Easy Guide (#)

„Because of this book, I was able to significantly enhance my family and friends' coffee drinking experience. Whether you're a novice coffee drinker or a seasoned espresso barista, this is one book that should be in your reference shelf.“

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Coffee on the Road - Grand Circle (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Do America a favor. Learn the art of roasting and the skills of a barista, move to the Grand Canyon and make yourself rich saving weary travelers from ever having to drink the swill served at Jennifer's Bakery & Coffeehouse.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„She is a barista, the equivalent of a barman in a coffee bar, and her goal is to combine the individual preferences of each customer with strict rules that cut through every single shot of coffee.“

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Tea & Coffee 06/04 - Brazil Barista Boom (#)

„This training, in many cases, upgraded the normal coffee preparation employee to a skilled barista level - something never before experienced in Brazil - and has refined the profession.“

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Talk like a Barista! - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Barista --The espresso machine operator, one who is fully informed and practiced (hopefully) in the art of coffee preparation; means "bartender" in Italian.“

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Barista Training (#)

„Supramatic offers courses for the barista, as well as for anyone wanting to start in the coffee business. Located in Toronto.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Making Your Own Gourmet Coffee Drinks : Espressos, Cappuccinos, Lattes, Mochas, and More! (#)

„Make fine espresso and cappuccino at home! : by Nadav Caine , Home Barista and Coffee Obsessive“

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Peet's Coffee & Tea (#)

„Learn how to brew a cup of coffee or tea like a Peet's barista with our brewing tips. “

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