The prerequisites for a top barista

1. Have a goal and have passion

No goal, no success. We need to set a goal for life and strive for it all our lives. Have you ever asked yourself what the purpose of becoming a barista is? Is it to make perfect coffee, create new drinks, or spread boutique coffee knowledge to the public? Be sure to find your goal in life and keep fighting for it. Of course, if the goal is too long-term, it is difficult for anyone to stick to it. So I suggest setting a new goal for yourself every day. It can be to make three new flower patterns, to improve the quality of current Italian espresso, or to experiment with a new cold brewing technology. With goals, our lives will become rich and colorful, and our work will become more meaningful.

If you want to pursue your goal, passion is essential. Do you feel discouraged when you try to make a caffeine and fail? Please remember that our mood is determined by the environment we live in. Make sure that the friends around you are positive and energetic. Use mobile social apps to communicate with other baristas, ask them about the difficulties in making their coffee, ask for help when they are down, and let their passion light up your love of coffee.

two。 Keep on learning

It's important to have enthusiasm if you want to make the perfect coffee, but enthusiasm alone is not enough. You need to constantly learn about coffee, from planting to roasting to making. Only when you have a deep understanding of coffee can you taste the true value of coffee. You can read articles or watch videos online, but I think practice is always the only way to test true knowledge. Go to the most famous local training college for training. Your mentor will not only teach you a wealth of coffee knowledge, but also encourage you to constantly challenge yourself.

3. Learn to interact

Yes, you need to interact with the people around you! I have met many baristas, some of whom live like a happy party, passionately communicating with their customers and talking to each other, while others go their own way. They really should try the coffee they make for their customers. We should not seal ourselves off. In this industry, customers are the driving force for us to move forward and our real partners. Their views can enable us to make continuous progress, and their enthusiasm is the real reason why we continue to pursue higher quality coffee.

Devote yourself to customers and interact with fellow baristas. Take part in more local tasting activities and barista competitions. There are no similar activities around you? Why don't you organize with your friends!

4. Manage your workspace

As a barista, you need a good and orderly workspace. Only a good workspace allows you to make the most of it and keep everything in order. Make sure all the equipment is placed in the most conspicuous place of the bar, easy to use and easy to manage. Make sure there is enough room at the bar for you and your colleagues to fight. Overcrowded or cluttered space can reduce work efficiency. You will find it very hard to work and the quality of the coffee will be difficult to improve.

Also, don't be too complacent about your current workspace. Use your eyes to identify problems and help other baristas manage their workspaces, rather than simply cramming in new equipment or new employees. Overall layout to ensure that the new equipment can be used, rather than causing you trouble. Remember, there is always room for improvement in workspace management