Barista

Barista is a job title for someone who is responsible in an espresso bar or a cafe for the professional preparation of the coffee.

Barista is the Italian word for bartender ( Theker ), the plural is baristi or baristas. The term was first adopted into English, with the meaning shifted slightly. While a Barista in Italy all kinds of drinks, someone is referred to herewith in the English language, the - mainly in coffee shops - drinks based on espresso prepared and served professionally. With this meaning, the term was finally adopted in the German vocabulary.

Often a Barista also dominates the " Latte Art ", which while pouring the frothed milk into the espresso creating a cappuccino with a painting.

For his activity a barista required knowledge related to coffee, coffee roasting, the operation and maintenance of the espresso machine, frothing milk, and much more. This knowledge can be acquired in appropriate courses.

  • Works of art of a Barista

Cappuccino with decorative " Dragon"

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