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Here's how much you should tip a barista, according to the founder of San...
Most mornings, the only person standing between you and happiness might be your coffee barista. According to one coffee expert, you're probably tipping her way too little.James Freeman is the founder...
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View Article6 things a barista would never order at a coffee shop
The INSIDER Summary:•A bad cup of coffee is not always the coffee shop's fault.•Don't assume that every barista is trained to make the secret menu options.•A cappuccino will not have as much foam if...
View Article5 things a barista would never order at a coffee shop
If you’re going to shell out $5 for a coffee, it’d better be amazing. But sometimes, it’s not the coffee shop that’s to blame for your bad cup of joe. It’s you. So we asked a barista at a popular...
View ArticleA coffee expert reveals the best method for making coffee
The INSIDER Summary:A coffee expert says a French press is the best way to make a cup of coffee at home.This is because the French press allows the coffee to come into contact with water, and it puts...
View ArticleStarbucks' Frappuccino Happy Hour starts Friday with a drink that's 'better'...
Baristas who hated the Unicorn Frappuccino are about to enter a new stressful cycle as Starbucks launches its annual Frappuccino Happy Hour promotion.On Tuesday, Starbucks said its Frappuccino Happy...
View ArticleStarbucks' Frappuccino Happy Hour starts Friday with a new drink that's...
Baristas who hated the Unicorn Frappuccino are about to enter a new stressful cycle as Starbucks launches its annual Frappuccino Happy Hour promotion.On Tuesday, Starbucks said its Frappuccino Happy...
View ArticleApple is hiring a barista – here's why it might be a very stressful job (AAPL)
Apple is looking for a new barista for its Bay Area visitor center, but aspiring coffee artisans beware: It doesn’t sound like the job will be anything like the typical Starbucks gig. The coffee...
View ArticleHow the winner of this year’s top barista championship used science to crush...
Kyle Ramage won the 2017 US Barista Championship using a controversial method. Ramage used dry ice to freeze the beans, giving them a better grind and flavor. In a Nature journal study, scientists used...
View ArticleStarbucks baristas reveal the 9 most annoying things customers do
The INSIDER Summary:Baristas often deal with rude or underinformed clientele.They vented about the most annoying things customers do in a Reddit thread.The list includes being glued to their phones and...
View ArticleI was a Starbucks barista for 4 years — here are the biggest things I learned
Unlike all coffee lovers, I was once lucky enough to get paid for my obsession with my three daily cups of joe. I was a Starbucks barista for four years, and although it was nice, free coffee wasn’t...
View ArticleThe actor who played Gunther on 'Friends' got the role because he was the...
Digital Spy spoke to James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther in "Friends."Tyler said he got the role on "Friends" because he was the only extra to know how to use an espresso machine.His iconic...
View ArticleWhat 6 baristas actually order when they go to a coffee shop
INSIDER consulted baristas and coffee experts alike to get the best tips on how to order coffee like a pro.Stick to black coffee to gauge the quality of a coffee shop and enjoy the flavor of your...
View Article4 things you may be doing when ordering coffee that actually annoy your barista
Baristas deal with a lot of customers each day and there are some things they wish patrons would stop doing.Ordering your latte or cappuccino "extra hot" could ruin the flavors of your drink and...
View ArticleThe 8 things you should never do in a coffee shop, according to employees
Insider spoke to coffee-shop employees about some of the most frustrating things customers do. In any establishment, including a cafe, you should never grab change out of the tip jar, even if you're...
View ArticlePret a Manger launches UK's first barista coffee subscription service
Summary List PlacementUK sandwich and coffee chain Pret a Manger is debuting a new subscription service to try to shore up its business that has been all but deserted for months after the Covid-19...
View ArticleUnemployment diary: I'm a 22-year-old actress and barista in Maryland who's...
Summary List PlacementI'm an actress, and I was about to start rehearsals for my first professional theater show when the pandemic hit. I was supposed to be in "The Wolves." Within days of hearing that...
View ArticleHow baristas really feel when you camp out all day at their coffee shop
Summary List PlacementCoffeehouses have always offered remote workers like me a comfortable and caffeinated alternative to our homes and cramped apartments, away from roommates or partners, needy pets,...
View ArticleWe asked baristas what annoys them the most — here are their 8 rules of...
Summary List PlacementBeing a barista can be a challenging job. They're on their feet all day, maneuvering equipment that is messy, and potentially dangerous with exposure to loud noises, hot liquids,...
View ArticleStarbucks is giving baristas a raise and increasing minimum wage to $12 in US...
Summary List PlacementStarbucks will give hourly workers a raise this October, and raise the minimum wage to at least $12 in all stores.Employees hired before July 2021 will receive a 5% raise, with...
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