Schomer's Table@Lucidcafé 2 (#)

  „I never teach milk to a new trainee, and all my baristas work in teams. A new barista works the shot making side of the machine, while the other steams milk and runs the cash register and supervises the newcomer's coffee for a few weeks. When I see that they are getting a feel for the coffee we go into milk, details of the cuisine, etc.. It usually takes about 4 weeks for a barista to be allowed to solo on a bar while their partner takes a break or does dishes.“

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Home Espresso FAQ

  „    Sure.     Professional baristas make espresso look fun, easy, fast, and, above all, profitable. A good barista is hard to find. Cultivate the relationship if you know a talented espresso craftsperson.“

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Tea & Coffee 12/04 - Editor's Letter

  „Baristas - More and more contests are going on around the world, and are growing in size and attendance. Latte Art competitions, Coffee Pouring Contests, and Barista tournaments in the U.S., Europe, Asia have each proven to be a hit with baristas and draw large, enthusiastic audiences. But is the barista’s livelihood in jeopardy as semi-automatics and automatics become more popular? Starbucks, which herald the baristas’ charms and talents have begun replacing them with automatic espresso machines.“

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Tea & Coffee 06/02 - Baristas: Coffee’s Unsung Heroes

  „Many experts believe that such an understanding can be gained through experience, but for those who prefer a more traditional training, programs such as those offered at the Barista College in Australia are the ideal alternative. As the only independent training ground in the art of coffee making outside of Italy, the college is dedicated to providing its students with the necessary qualifications and experience necessary in order to become a skilled coffee professional. With an emphasis placed on both the production and consumption of excellent coffee, Barista College offers a variety of courses that deal with topics ranging from the types, cultivation, and history of coffee to the different roasting and grinding methods to demonstrations of the highest level of silver service presentation.“

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