Occupation: бариста
In the hustle and bustle of the working day,pause and drink a cup of invigorating coffee, and in fact some people have made this drink their profession. When bright minds came up with machines for cooking coffee, it took people who know how to use these machines. And since coffee - a drink almost magical, very soon it became obvious that the ability to press the buttons here is not enough. Thus the profession of a barista appeared.
This specialty comes from Italy and is literallyIt means the work of a person at a bar counter, in other words, the duties of a bartender. Gradually, the European culture of "cup of coffee" takes root in our country, in the same Italy, a cup of coffee in a bar can be a good reason to leave the house.
However, unlike a bartender,engaged mainly in alcoholic beverages, the barista is busy with making coffee, especially espresso, and coffee-based drinks. His job is to weld the coffee correctly, and also to know everything about coffee sorts and the conditions of their storage, the rules of blending - mixing coffee varieties.
The profession of a barista is somewhat similar, in skillto teach your drink, with the professionalism of the sommelier. However, the true art of a barista is beautifully to serve a miracle drink. The drawings that the barista creates live only a few minutes, but they have the appeal of these masterpieces. Enjoying the taste of coffee is combined with aesthetic pleasure.
The duties and talents that a barista must have
In the first place this is the most extensive knowledge about theproduct - coffee and technology of its preparation. The professional of the business perfectly understands coffee sorts, distinguishes flavoring shades, has the information on the country of growth, distinguishes a degree and a method of roasting, and what qualities will possess the prepared drink.
Every barista should be able to cook at least40 varieties of drinks on the basis of coffee, among which are familiar cappuccino, coffee latte, ristretto, etc. Also, the barista must know the degree of tamping and the amount of coffee for a drink, determine the pressure in the unit, the desired water temperature and cooking time.
His duties include preventivemaintenance of the coffee machine: filter change, cleaning. The second quality of the barista is inseparable from the first - creativity and skills in creating unique drawings on the coffee foam in the cup. Each pro has its own stroke or composition. Together with the drawing, the barista creates her own original drinks on the basis of traditional recipes.
Important is the dishes in whichpresented a drink, it can also create a mood and complete the creative composition of the barista. In many ways, the income of a coffee establishment depends on the professional skills of the master with the unusual name of a barista. Presentation of each drink is a small show in front of the client, every barista will certainly tell you: what kind of taste awaits you and how to drink a cup of drink.
Certainly ask the visitors of the cafe about theirpersonal preferences and will offer novelties. Barista is obliged to be able to listen to clients and be extremely polite, patient and benevolent. When a person goes out into the street to drink a cup of a familiar aromatic drink in a favorite bar, he often craves communication, not only with friends, but also with the barista, the owner or employee of the institution.
After watching the virtuoso work of a barista, you canjoke, complain about life or discuss the latest news. Recently, you can learn the barista's work at specialized courses, but the real skill comes with experience. Throughout the world, competitions, festivals and master classes are held, where barista professionals share the skills and secrets of their skills. In conclusion, I want to note that it is not everyone who can master this unique profession, but only the one with eyes flashing at the word "coffee".
Author: Katerina Sergeenko
