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Shaun Aupiais

Shaun is a contributor based in South Africa and Co-founder of the Red Band Academy.

May 22, 2019

A Barista’s Guide to a Successful Work Shift

Are you a new barista unsure of how to manage your shift? Or an experienced barista who sometimes finds things getting disorganised behind the bar? ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
Cappuccino
February 19, 2018

Barista Basics: How to Texture Milk in 14 Steps

Milk texturing is probably the toughest thing to learn as a new barista or trainee. Yes, you’ll encounter harder tasks later on in your coffee ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
Fresh extracted espresso in a glass
January 29, 2018

Barista Basics: How to Make an Espresso in 14 Steps

Espresso: roughly 30 ml of coffee goodness. An amazing espresso can be complex, full-bodied, and sweet. It can be the best thing about your day. ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
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October 30, 2017

Barista Competitions: What Do You Need to Be a Coffee Champion?

Barista competitions are the epitome of barista excellence. Whether it’s a regional, national, or world championship, they will stretch you to your limit. By participating, ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
Barista brewing five different kalita
September 15, 2017

Barista Blues: Why Are You Sick of Your Job & What Can You Do?

Has being a barista started to feel like a drag? Do you have to force yourself to smile at customers? Does work leave you tired ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
May 5, 2017

Coffee Shop Etiquette: Table Hogging & Other Faux Pas to Avoid

We’ve all had a coffee shop visit ruined by a rude customer – or seen one ruin a barista’s day. So how do we make ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
Barista making espressos
April 24, 2017

Barista Excellence: How to Stay in Love With Coffee

As a barista, you have a rare opportunity: to work in a job you love. I may be biased, but I believe there’s no more ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
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March 8, 2017

Why You Should Organise a Coffee Event – And How to Do It

Every thriving coffee community needs events. They allow people to meet, discuss, and collaborate. They provide a platform for innovation. They help professionals to improve ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
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February 17, 2017

Baristas, Here Are 5 Ways to Stay Motivated About Coffee

There comes a time in most baristas’ lives when coffee just isn’t exciting any more. Great pours don’t inspire you. You put that little bit ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
Barista using a coffee syphon
October 14, 2016

Coffee Skills: The Daily Routines of a Specialty Barista

Want to be the best barista you can be? A few weeks ago I wrote about the need to find your passion, to further your education, ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
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September 29, 2016

Coffee Skills: What Makes a Great Barista?

As baristas, we should aim to stand out. I’m not talking about being the centre of attention, but something else – something about the way ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
barista performance at competition
March 23, 2016

How to Grow a Generation of BariSTARS: 6 Steps

Coffee is a wonderful thing – but, as a barista and coach myself, the ultimate satisfaction comes from mentoring the next generation of baristas. It’s ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
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November 26, 2015

AFCA in Action: Tackling Gender Inequality in African Coffee Farming

Did you know that women make up 75% of Africa’s coffee farming workforce? Africa produces a vast variety of uniquely delicious coffees. From the shores ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
October 8, 2015

How Do You Tackle Youth Unemployment? A Barista Academy

Early in 2013, three of us sat down for a chat and a coffee. By the time we’d finished our coffees, we had a plan ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
October 1, 2015

6 Days, 26 Hours: Preparing for Your 1st Barista Competition

Imagine you have your first ever barista competition in two weeks. Feeling daunted? We’re not surprised – but that doesn’t mean it’s an impossible task. ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais
September 16, 2015

Barista Careers: How to Make Drinks Recommendations

Making a recommendation is one of the hardest and most important things about being an excellent barista. We’re not just order takers. We’re order-creators, even ...read more
Written by Shaun Aupiais

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