What is a barista?
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"barista" refers to one who has acquired some level of expertise in the preparation of espresso-based coffee drinks. Within certain circles, its meaning is expanding to include what might be called a "coffee sommelier;" a professional who is highly skilled in coffee preparation, with a comprehensive understanding of coffee, coffee blends, espresso, quality, coffee varieties, roast degree, espresso equipment, maintenance, latte art, etc.
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Any coffee shop employee. Both of my sisters worked at one for more than 2 years, so for a while I was surrounded with baristas.
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This is the fancy name for the person behind the counter that expertly blends and mixes different cups of coffee to a customer’s taste. www.drinkingcoffee247.com/2006/coffee-house-jargon.php
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