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Dec 9, 2007 17:56:45 GMT -5
Post by victoriasuzette on Dec 9, 2007 17:56:45 GMT -5
Would someone explain to this county girl what a Barista is? LOL ~ sure! I was going to attempt an explanation myself, but found a much more comprehensive one online ... here you go! "When using the term in English, "barista" refers to one who has acquired some level of expertise in the preparation of espresso-based coffee drinks. Within certain circles, its meaning is expanding to include what might be called a coffee sommelier; a professional who is highly skilled in coffee preparation, with a comprehensive understanding of coffee, coffee blends, espresso, quality, coffee varieties, roast degree, espresso equipment, maintenance, latte art, etc. James Hoffmann of Britain is the current World Barista Champion.
Though popularly believed to be an Italian term, it was developed in America as a derivative of the Italian word meaning bartender and is now part of the lexicon of some American coffee shops. Entered into English from the Italian in which it means roughly "bartender" (plural: baristi [masculine or mixed sex] or bariste [feminine]). The term is derived from the Italian use of the word bar, which is similar to the American or British café. In Italy, the barista typically works behind a counter, serving both hot (such as espresso and other coffee-based ones) and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages."
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Dec 10, 2007 7:49:02 GMT -5
Post by Milk on Dec 10, 2007 7:49:02 GMT -5
A Barista is the guy or girl that makes espresso for lattes and cappuchinos.. The machine they use is called a Barista as well, ironically enough.
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Whoops: Didn't see your definition there, VS. Gudonya!
I like the term "Coffee Sommelier."
One Local guy, Ian Goodman who used to own Greyfriar's has also won world competitions for his barista..., uh, ...ing
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Dec 10, 2007 10:29:20 GMT -5
Post by victoriasuzette on Dec 10, 2007 10:29:20 GMT -5
Oh, I know ~ I used to know the Goodman's (from when I was associated with Covenant College), but haven't seen/spoken with them for a few years, and used to love Greyfriar's!
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Dec 10, 2007 12:48:08 GMT -5
Post by snarkalicious on Dec 10, 2007 12:48:08 GMT -5
My son is the barista for Yahoo's corporate headquarters just outside of San Fran. He works 6-2 every day making coffee for IT nerds and gets paid VERY well....
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Dec 11, 2007 22:17:43 GMT -5
Post by victoriasuzette on Dec 11, 2007 22:17:43 GMT -5
My son is the barista for Yahoo's corporate headquarters just outside of San Fran. He works 6-2 every day making coffee for IT nerds and gets paid VERY well.... Wow ~ that's great! Maybe we're in the wrong business, eh? lol
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Dec 12, 2007 6:10:38 GMT -5
Post by Milk on Dec 12, 2007 6:10:38 GMT -5
No, Just in the wrong town...
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Dec 12, 2007 17:44:01 GMT -5
Post by snarkalicious on Dec 12, 2007 17:44:01 GMT -5
Being paid well in San Francisco is relative to what you pay to live there
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Dec 13, 2007 16:37:40 GMT -5
Post by victoriasuzette on Dec 13, 2007 16:37:40 GMT -5
Quite true.
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