Milk & Microfoam
Café Encyclopedia
Well-steamed milk is what can take a latte from passable to excellent.
All posts by Nathanael May
Coffee Processing Methods
Café Encyclopedia
The basics of processing coffee from a ripe cherry to a ready-to-roast seed.
The Challenge of Patience
Barista
Developing the skills to earn the job you want.
Cultivating Healthy Dissatisfaction
Barista
Why “good enough” really isn’t good enough.
Coffee in Tanzania
Feature
Tanzanian coffee farmers are coming together to help the East African country emerge as its own star on the world coffee map.
Day-One Training
Feature
Your employee’s first day on the job affects all the days that follow.
Improving Bar Flow
Café Basics
Sometimes efficiency behind bar means slowing things down.
A Lesson on Humility
Barista
An important key to growth in the coffee industry.
Creating a Culture of Hospitality
Feature
The snobby barista is a convenient myth. Baristas who lack hospitality are the real problem at cafés.
After the Training Glow
Café Basics
Training should stay a priority for café owners and baristas.