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Can I support myself working as a barista in NYC? [more inside]
posted by timsneezed on May 23, 2013 - 25 answers

Hi, all. This should be fairly short, so here goes: While suffering through the Influenza of 2013, I ended up watching a ton of episodes of Danger Man on DVD, only to become entranced with this particular object, which I've made a screenshot of. [more inside]
posted by Minus215Cee on Feb 20, 2013 - 15 answers

I'm looking for a full color book of espresso drink making techniques. Bonus points if it includes info on latte art. [more inside]
posted by spunweb on Aug 13, 2012 - 5 answers

Baristas - I'd like to show appreciation for you this Christmas. What is an appropriate way to do this? [more inside]
posted by yoyoceramic on Dec 8, 2011 - 16 answers

I love coffee. I may apply for a part-time job at a cafe. Have you ever been a barista? Did you enjoy it? [more inside]
posted by ddaavviidd on Sep 30, 2011 - 27 answers

How much money does a person working at Starbucks make per month, working in the Upper West Side of Manhattan if they are a barista and have been working for five years? What about as a shift manager (same time frame), or a store manager? [more inside]
posted by foxinsocks on Jun 5, 2011 - 7 answers

ResumeFilter: How can I make my barista position more appealing on my resume? [more inside]
posted by AngryTypingGuy on May 19, 2011 - 5 answers

How are these so called 'baristas' ruining my coffee, and how do I make them stop? Sometimes I get a flavourful coffee, full of body, other times the same drink will be tasteless and worse than a cheap instant yet I can see they have put the same amount of shots in. I'm talking about the same shop in some cases, it must be a training issue but what do they need to learn? For info I drink mainly Americanos but have experienced similar with lattes. More inside. [more inside]
posted by razzman on Jan 21, 2011 - 25 answers

Conversation starters/small talk suggestions for a forest gnome turned big city Barista? [more inside]
posted by Etta Hollis on Nov 20, 2010 - 13 answers

How can I learn to be a barista? Preferably for free? Or better yet, get paid to do so? [more inside]
posted by Sara C. on Jul 10, 2010 - 29 answers

Help me become a kick ass Barista. [more inside]
posted by toni_jean on Apr 22, 2009 - 23 answers

Fellow baristas! What would your ideal bar set-up look like? Opportunity has knocked. I may be in charge of designing the cafe of my dreams! I know what I like, but I need the opinions of you other java-slingers. [more inside]
posted by ms.jones on Dec 18, 2008 - 14 answers

Help! I am a barista and my elbow hurts! What should I do? [more inside]
posted by waltzing astronomers on Jun 11, 2008 - 24 answers

What are the best barista training programs/schools around? [more inside]
posted by Texasjake987 on Apr 9, 2008 - 2 answers

Any resource recommendations on learning to be my own in-home barista? Where do I buy those syrups? [more inside]
posted by benjh on Dec 21, 2006 - 12 answers

How can I combine my dream of being a barista with my full-time desk job? [more inside]
posted by fermion on Jul 27, 2006 - 26 answers