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...
Shaun is a contributor based in South Africa and Co-founder of the Red Band Academy.
How to Home Roast Coffee: Popcorn Maker Air Popper Style
Roasting at home has always intrigued me, yet until recently, I’d shied away from trying it. Why bother when it’s so much easier to buy...
Your barista career: 7 rules for workplace success
We all want to be the best barista possible. The question is, how do we do that? Is it a case of the longer you...
Coffee Cupping: 5 Key Steps to Cupping Mastery
Being able to pick up on the flavour profile of a coffee doesn’t just look impressive. It also heightens your enjoyment. Although at first it...
Step-by-Step Guide to Milk Texturing & Latte Art Pouring Techniques
Most baristas I encounter want to run before they can walk when it comes to latte art. They think attempting to pour something pretty with poorly textured...
The World Latte Art Championship: What Does It Take to Compete?
South Africa is a relative newbie to latte art. While in the U.S. it emerged in the nineties, it’s only in the last few years that...