Howdy folks,
First of all apologies if this is in the wrong section or has been answered somewhere else. I couldnt really find it.
I suppose it might be an obvious sort of thing to some but Im looking for any advice anyone might have on becoming a barista... and more.
I dont just want to learn how to sling coffee as best as possible; Im looking for a serious education in coffee. Some people might consider it a fairly modest goal, but personally Im in love with the idea of becoming a coffee professional and expert. As I say, Im looking for an education. I want to learn everything I can and Im guessing the bottom is probably the best place to start.
I have a philosophy about this sort of thing though. If I just wanted to learn how to make average coffee all day I wouldnt have a problem applying to work at one of the big corporate chains who seem to care about the green more than the bean. But I really take this seriously and really WANT TO LEARN everything I can from someone who takes their job seriously. I realize that this might be a bit of a big ask for someone who doesnt have any experience to show, but thats why Im asking for advice.
Ive seen that there are a few places around town that offer short courses on espresso making but Im a little wary... 5 hours doesnt seem like a lot of time to get much experience and thats what all the job ads seem to want in an employee. As a poor Arts student (see why Im interested in coffee as a career? :P ) its also kind of difficult to afford that kind of thing.
How would one with plenty of enthusiasm but no experience go about getting that experiene, learning everything they can (growing, roasting, tasting, building drinks, latte art, everything) from an experienced professional with real passion for their work. I wish I could say I just happened to know someone like that personally... alas it just isnt so.
Id be glad and appreciative for any advice anyone has that might help. Im sure there are many other people out there just like me and competition is fierce.
I live in Brisbane by the way, and study at UQ. Im leaving the country soon but will be back in August and thats when I really want to knuckle down and start paving the way to achieving this dream of becoming great in coffee.
Cheers
First of all apologies if this is in the wrong section or has been answered somewhere else. I couldnt really find it.
I suppose it might be an obvious sort of thing to some but Im looking for any advice anyone might have on becoming a barista... and more.
I dont just want to learn how to sling coffee as best as possible; Im looking for a serious education in coffee. Some people might consider it a fairly modest goal, but personally Im in love with the idea of becoming a coffee professional and expert. As I say, Im looking for an education. I want to learn everything I can and Im guessing the bottom is probably the best place to start.
I have a philosophy about this sort of thing though. If I just wanted to learn how to make average coffee all day I wouldnt have a problem applying to work at one of the big corporate chains who seem to care about the green more than the bean. But I really take this seriously and really WANT TO LEARN everything I can from someone who takes their job seriously. I realize that this might be a bit of a big ask for someone who doesnt have any experience to show, but thats why Im asking for advice.
Ive seen that there are a few places around town that offer short courses on espresso making but Im a little wary... 5 hours doesnt seem like a lot of time to get much experience and thats what all the job ads seem to want in an employee. As a poor Arts student (see why Im interested in coffee as a career? :P ) its also kind of difficult to afford that kind of thing.
How would one with plenty of enthusiasm but no experience go about getting that experiene, learning everything they can (growing, roasting, tasting, building drinks, latte art, everything) from an experienced professional with real passion for their work. I wish I could say I just happened to know someone like that personally... alas it just isnt so.
Id be glad and appreciative for any advice anyone has that might help. Im sure there are many other people out there just like me and competition is fierce.
I live in Brisbane by the way, and study at UQ. Im leaving the country soon but will be back in August and thats when I really want to knuckle down and start paving the way to achieving this dream of becoming great in coffee.
Cheers

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