How to become a barista

The overall outline of a good barista:

A good barista should have a good image, generous manners and clear speech. As one of the most fashionable service industries, this requirement is undoubtedly necessary. A barista with poor image and behavior will have a negative impact on the overall consumption atmosphere of the cafe.

Second, an excellent barista must master the theoretical knowledge related to coffee and understand the characteristics of common coffee beans. Not only can you know the characteristics of common single coffee beans such as Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Mantening, Hawaii and Blue Mountain, but you can also master the essence of coffee blending. Only in this way can we fully grasp the characteristics of Italian mixed coffee beans, which are most used in daily life.

Third, a professional barista must be proficient in commercial semi-automatic coffee machines. As for making coffee with amateur pots such as siphon pot, mocha pot and pressure pot, it is only the most basic thing; In fact, it is very simple to test whether a barista is qualified. Let him try to make an espresso before the commercial semi-automatic coffee machine. You know, for a professional coffee shop, an espresso is the source of all good enjoyment and the foundation of all fancy coffee and specialty coffee. Knowledgeable people can see through most of the barista's skills: aroma, color, oil, taste, sweetness … There is a lot of learning in it! On the basis of mastering espresso, let's talk about fancy coffee and our own specialty coffee.

Fourth, an excellent barista should have a good understanding, in other words, a little "aura".

An excellent barista should have a good sense of service. Some baristas think that all their working space is in a narrow bar, and they are indifferent to the service outside, and they are all wet.

An excellent barista should love his work, be full of enthusiasm and vitality, and have the ability of self-learning and continuous innovation.

A good barista should have at least three years working experience in a bar.