I recently started working as a barista! I've learned how to make so many espresso-based coffee drinks!
I've always wanted to learn that trade! What all kinds of drinks can you make now?
I make a lot of milk-based drinks like cappucinnos and lattes, but I also can make non-espresso drinks like drip coffee.
I've never had a latte before, what are in those?
It sounds fancy, but it's really just espresso and steamed milk! I have been practicing latte art though!
Oooh is that where you draw the cute kitties and things in the foam on top?
Exactly! It's really tricky though because of the demanding conditions required of both the espresso shot and the milk.
It sounds wonderful, does it take a long time to learn to do the latte art?
button operation to an involved manual process. Espresso is a notoriously finicky beverage, and good manual espresso making is considered a skilled task. Further, preparation of other beverages, particularly milk-based drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes, but also non-espresso coffee such as drip or press pot, requires additional work and skill for effective frothing, pouring and most often latte art.
The barista usually has been trained to operate the machine and to prepare the coffee based on the guidelines of the roaster or shop owner,
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