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The 12 Things You Do That Your Barista Hates | ...

Your barista is someone who comes into contact with literally every different type of person there is. They serve hundreds of customers each day, some good and some….not so good....

The 12 Things You Do That Your Barista Hates | ...

Your barista is someone who comes into contact with literally every different type of person there is. They serve hundreds of customers each day, some good and some….not so good....

Please Breathe

Please Breathe

Guest Writer, AJ Lux, knows what it's like to be a barista.  Dealing with some unruly customers can start to take it's toll on you, making you forget to just breathe....

Please Breathe

Guest Writer, AJ Lux, knows what it's like to be a barista.  Dealing with some unruly customers can start to take it's toll on you, making you forget to just breathe....

Coffee and Instagram – Baristas You Need To Follow

Coffee and Instagram – Baristas You Need To Follow

Looking to increase your daily dose of latte art and be amazed by what can be created in a cup? Whether you’re a barista looking for new ideas or just...

Coffee and Instagram – Baristas You Need To Follow

Looking to increase your daily dose of latte art and be amazed by what can be created in a cup? Whether you’re a barista looking for new ideas or just...

The 'Bux Response

The 'Bux Response

Every barista who works at Starbucks has, at one time or another, received criticism about their job.  Quite a few coffee "connoisseurs" have strong opinions about whether or not Starbucks...

The 'Bux Response

Every barista who works at Starbucks has, at one time or another, received criticism about their job.  Quite a few coffee "connoisseurs" have strong opinions about whether or not Starbucks...

Finding Value in Dollar-a-Day Customers

Finding Value in Dollar-a-Day Customers

In this guest article by Emily Migliazzo, she discusses the differences in the types of customers that we, as baristas, serve everyday whilst working at Starbucks.  In her particular situation, she...

Finding Value in Dollar-a-Day Customers

In this guest article by Emily Migliazzo, she discusses the differences in the types of customers that we, as baristas, serve everyday whilst working at Starbucks.  In her particular situation, she...

One Rude Customer vs. One Fabulous Barista

One Rude Customer vs. One Fabulous Barista

In this guest post by Andrea Lightfoot, she accurately depicts what it's like when a fabulous barista inevitably faces a rude customer.  A lot of times, we just have to keep that smile...

One Rude Customer vs. One Fabulous Barista

In this guest post by Andrea Lightfoot, she accurately depicts what it's like when a fabulous barista inevitably faces a rude customer.  A lot of times, we just have to keep that smile...