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...
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As automation accelerates, does coffee need to invest more in baristas?
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaways Automation should remove repetitive tasks, not the value of hospitality. Roasting and inventory automate fastest; guest connection still can't. Connection, teaching, and community building are skills machines can't replace. Owners' use of automation's savings decides whether baristas actually benefit. Automation has changed how the coffee industry works, from farm to café counter. Producers use machinery to cut manual labour, and roasters rely on… read more
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaways Automation should remove repetitive tasks, not the value of hospitality. Roasting and inventory automate fastest; guest connection still can't. Connection, teaching, and community building are skills machines can't replace. Owners' use of automation's… read more
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