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In the movie "waiting for Coffee alone", in addition to the jade girl Zhou Huimin, there is also a very eye-catching character, that is, Albus, which can be brewed out of any kind of coffee. From picking beans, baking beans, cup testing, coffee blending, flower drawing, everything is not difficult for her, and she can make a special cup of coffee for everyone who comes to the store.

In real life, the reason why many people patronize boutique coffee shops is to find a cup of coffee that suits their own taste.

And the barista is the soul of a cafe, the essence of a cup of coffee.

Baristas are regarded as the most romantic profession in the world, which is not excessive at all, because they spend almost every day with the black coffee beans, edify in the coffee mist, occasionally study coffee and chat with guests. What an enviable job!

Dream of becoming a barista? Have you done all the following?

1. Substitute curry for water

Many people were coffee addicts before they became baristas. Baristas need to maintain the consistency of coffee taste and quality through constant tasting. Only after tasting tens of thousands of cups of coffee can you taste the quality of hand-made coffee by standing in front of the coffee machine. There is a cycle that goes like this: "the more coffee you drink, the better coffee you will make, and the more coffee you need to drink!" If one day you have caffeine poisoning, it means you are close to success! (error)

two。 Love to learn

Actively participate in all kinds of coffee tasting activities, strengthen peer hobbies, and jointly explore coffee knowledge. In your spare time, read more coffee professional books and magazines, absorb more latest information at home and abroad, and inspire new ideas. In addition, coffee lovers are encouraged to sign up for coffee license-related courses to improve their major and perhaps become a top coffee instructor one day.

3. Keep clean and tidy

It is often said, "if you want to know the food in a restaurant, you can go to the kitchen and have a look before eating." Although the kitchen is a place that ordinary customers can't see, what the cook makes will eventually enter the guests' belly, so keeping the habit of tidiness is the most important! As a dedicated barista, in addition to making coffee, he should also be diligent in cleaning the bar table, daily cleaning utensils, bean grinder, handle, etc., and do not let go of any details. this is a responsibility and attitude towards the profession.

4. idle away in seeking pleasure

See here, you will OS: "how can there be such a good thing in the world!" Coffee and delicious food, put together is very Instagrammable, Wenqing sign-in must! If you love to travel, you might as well try coffee and light foods in every corner of the world while traveling around the world, collect the memories of taste buds in different countries, and describe the coffee flavor and memories of different countries in more detail when talking to guests.

5. Be full of enthusiasm

Apply your enthusiasm for coffee to the guests, which will certainly make your daily work more fulfilling! Learn to observe the mood of guests, the occasional concern and greetings can not be less. Take the initiative to ask the guest's preferences, and if the guest can't make up his mind, it is suggested to lead the guest to make a choice with customized questions, such as "do you prefer bitter coffee or coffee with more milk?" , "do you prefer hot drinks or cold drinks?" As a result, we can more accurately understand their preferences and narrow the range of choices. At the same time, don't be stingy to share your coffee knowledge with guests! (maybe can link "know 9 coffees in 1 minute" article)

In addition to the above five little secrets, in order to become a qualified barista, you must receive a series of professional training and hands-on testing before you can get the barista qualification.

Notice of rule adjustment and explanation of important adjustment contents of 2018WBC World Barista Competition