Launching a coffee business is exciting, but without a roadmap, it’s easy to get lost. That’s where a business plan comes in. Whether you’re opening a café, starting a mobile coffee cart, or selling roasted beans online, a business plan gives you clarity, helps you secure funding, and keeps you accountable to your goals. You … Read more
Your first day as a barista is a mix of excitement, nerves, and caffeine. You might already love coffee, maybe you’ve practiced latte art at home, or maybe this is your very first job in hospitality. Either way, stepping behind the bar for the first time is a big moment. And while you won’t be … Read more
Starting a career as a barista can be exciting, but it also comes with a steep learning curve. While passion and curiosity are essential, the beginning of the journey is often marked by avoidable mistakes. These errors can affect the quality of the coffee you serve, your relationships at work, and even your growth in … Read more
Being a barista is often seen as a stepping stone — something people do while they study, figure out what’s next, or work toward a “real job.” But in reality, a barista position can become a legitimate, fulfilling, and respected career — if you treat it that way. It’s more than pouring drinks. It’s about … Read more
One of the biggest questions baristas ask when considering entrepreneurship is simple: Can I actually make a living doing this? Opening a café, running a coffee cart, selling beans, or freelancing as a barista sounds exciting, but it also comes with uncertainty. How much do barista entrepreneurs really earn, and what factors influence that income? … Read more
Creating clean, balanced latte art isn’t just about milk texture and espresso quality — it’s also about control. A steady hand can mean the difference between a sharp heart and a messy blob, or a defined rosetta and a broken line. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced barista, improving your hand stability and motor … Read more
If espresso is the heart of a coffee drink, then milk is its soul — especially in cappuccinos, lattes, and flat whites. As a new barista, learning to steam milk properly is a major milestone. But along the way, it’s easy to pick up bad habits, especially when it comes to handling the steam wand. … Read more
In the world of specialty coffee, altitude is one of the most important factors influencing flavor. If you’re training to become a barista or already working in a café, you’ve probably seen labels that mention the elevation where the coffee was grown — but why does that matter? The truth is, altitude isn’t just a … Read more
Among all the latte art designs, the tulip stands out as a symbol of balance, precision, and elegance. Unlike the heart, which is a single motion, or the rosetta, which involves wiggling, the tulip is a layered design made through deliberate, controlled steps. It challenges the barista to master pour control, flow interruption, and spatial … Read more
There’s nothing worse than taking a sip of espresso and being hit with an unpleasant bitterness. While some bitterness is a natural part of coffee’s flavor profile, an overly bitter brew usually means something went wrong during the extraction process. For beginner baristas, understanding how extraction works is one of the most important parts of … Read more