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{{Short description|Person who prepares and serves coffee drinks}}
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A '''barista''' ({{IPAc-en|b|ə|ˈ|ɹ|iː|s|t|ə|,_|-|ˈ|ɹ|ɪ|s|t|ə}}; {{IPAc-it|lang|b|a|ˈ|r|i|s|t|a}}; from the Italian for "bartender") is a person, usually a ] employee, who prepares and serves ]-based ] drinks. A '''barista''' ({{IPAc-en|b|ə|ˈ|ɹ|iː|s|t|ə|,_|-|ˈ|ɹ|ɪ|s|-}} {{respell|bə|REE|stə|,_|bə|RIST|ə}}, {{IPA|it|baˈrista|lang}}; "bartender") is a person, usually a ] employee, who prepares and serves ]-based ] drinks and other beverages.


==Etymology and inflection== ==Etymology and inflection==
The word ''barista'' is an Italian word, and in Italy, a barista is a male or female "]", who typically works behind a counter, serving hot drinks (such as ]), cold ] and non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks. The word "''barista''" comes from ], where it means a male or female "]" who typically works behind a counter,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.etymonline.com/word/barista|title=barista {{!}} Origin and meaning of barista by Online Etymology Dictionary|website=www.etymonline.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref> serving hot drinks (such as ]), cold ] and non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-a-barista-765030|title=What It Means to Be a Barista|website=The Spruce Eats|language=en|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref> The native plural in Italian is baristi for masculine (literally "barmen", "bartenders") or bariste for feminine (literally "barmaids"), while in English and Spanish is baristas.

The native plural in English is ''baristas'', while in Italian the plural is ''baristi'' for masculine (''baristi'': "barmen", "bartenders") or ''bariste'' for feminine (bariste: "barmaids").


==Application of the title== ==Application of the title==
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While the title is not regulated, most{{fact|date=January 2017}} coffee shops use the title to describe the preparer of coffee and operator of an espresso machine. While the title is not regulated, most{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} coffee shops use the title to describe the preparer of coffee and the operator of an espresso machine.


]-making is essential to a barista's role. The term "espresso" comes from the Italian ''esprimere,'' which means "to express," and refers to the process by which hot water is forced under pressure through ground coffee.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philips.it/c-e/ho/articolo/caffe/suggerimenti-caffe/come-preparare-un-caffe-espresso-perfetto.html|title=Qual è il caffè espresso perfetto e come va bevuto?|access-date=13 June 2022|language=it}}</ref>]]
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] is a visible sign of a trained barista and well-frothed milk.]] ] is a visible sign of a trained barista and well-frothed milk.]]
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Baristas generally operate a commercial ], and their role is preparing and pulling the shot; the degree to which this is automated or done manually varies significantly, ranging from push-button operation to an involved manual process. Espresso is a notoriously finicky beverage, and good manual espresso making is considered a skilled task. Further, preparation of other beverages, particularly milk-based drinks such as ]s and ]s, but also non-espresso coffee such as drip or press pot, requires additional work and skill for effective frothing, pouring and most often ]. Baristas generally operate a commercial ], and their role is preparing and pulling the shot; the degree to which this is automated or done manually varies significantly, ranging from push-button operation to an involved manual process. Espresso is a notoriously finicky beverage, and good manual espresso-making is considered a skilled task. Further, the preparation of other beverages, particularly milk-based drinks such as ]s and ]s, but also non-espresso coffee such as drip or press pot, requires additional work and skill for effective frothing, pouring, and most often ]. At ], despite the shots being pulled automatically, the barista must steam the milk for lattes, calibrate the machine to the correct timing for the shots and handcraft the beverage (adding the right proportion of syrups or powder to each beverage).


The barista usually has been trained to operate the machine and to prepare the coffee based on the guidelines of the roaster or shop owner, while more experienced baristas may have discretion to vary preparation or experiment. The barista is usually trained to operate the machine and to prepare the coffee based on the guidelines of the roaster or shop owner, meanwhile, more experienced baristas may have the discretion to vary the preparation or experiment.
To make the coffee well, there is a series of steps needing attention, including grinding the beans, extracting the coffee, frothing the milk and pouring.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://travel.cnn.com/sydney/eat/how-make-perfect-coffee-424892?page=0,0 |title=How to make perfect coffee: Sydney's best baristas reveal their secrets |date=10 November 2011 |accessdate=10 June 2015 |website= |publisher=CNN |last=Anand |first=Shitka |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610065948/http://travel.cnn.com/sydney/eat/how-make-perfect-coffee-424892?page=0%2C0 |archivedate=10 June 2015 |df= }}</ref> Some steps to put details on making good coffee, include grinding the beans, extracting the coffee, frothing the milk, and pouring.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://travel.cnn.com/sydney/eat/how-make-perfect-coffee-424892?page=0,0 |title=How to make perfect coffee: Sydney's best baristas reveal their secrets |date=10 November 2011 |access-date=10 June 2015 |publisher=CNN |last=Anand |first=Shitka |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610065948/http://travel.cnn.com/sydney/eat/how-make-perfect-coffee-424892?page=0%2C0 |archive-date=10 June 2015 }}</ref>


Beyond the preparation of espresso and other beverages and general customer service, skilled baristas acquire knowledge of the entire process of coffee to effectively prepare a desired cup of coffee, including maintenance and programming of the machine, grinding methods, roasting, and coffee plant cultivation, similar to how a ] is familiar with the entire process of wine making and consumption. A barista can acquire these skills by attending training classes, but they are more commonly learned on the job. Beyond the preparation of espresso and other beverages and general customer service, skilled baristas acquire knowledge of the entire process of coffee to effectively prepare a desired cup of coffee, including maintenance and programming of the machine, grinding methods, roasting, and coffee plant cultivation, similar to how a ] is familiar with the entire process of winemaking and consumption. A barista can acquire these skills by attending training classes, but they are more commonly learned on the job.


==Competition== ==Competition==
Formal barista competitions originated in Norway,<ref>Wendelboe, Tim (May 1, 2005) "CoffeeGeek.com" Retrieved on 2006-oct-25</ref> and one such is the ]s, held annually at varied international locations.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.worldbaristachampionship.org/|title = World Barista Championship|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> Baristas worldwide compete, though they must first compete in a competition held in their own country to qualify to enter in the WBC. Formal barista competitions originated in Norway,<ref>Wendelboe, Tim (May 1, 2005) {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120130024/http://coffeegeek.com/opinions/professionals/05-01-2006 |date=2012-11-20 }} "CoffeeGeek.com" Retrieved on 2006-oct-25</ref> and one such is the ]s, held annually at varied international locations.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.worldbaristachampionship.org/|title = World Barista Championship}}</ref> Baristas worldwide compete, though they must first compete in a competition held in their own country to qualify to enter in the WBC, such as the ].{{Cn|date=November 2023}} The knowledge sharing at WBC is credited with spreading the beverage ] to North America.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=Deep Dive: What Is an Espresso Tonic? {{!}} Trade Coffee |url=https://www.drinktrade.com/blog/education/what-is-espresso-tonic |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=www.drinktrade.com |language=en}}</ref>

These competitions focus on promoting coffee. Each barista is judged on their skill representing their country's drinks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldbaristachampionship.org/|title=World Barista Championship|website=www.worldbaristachampionship.org|access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>

== National Barista Day ==
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<small>'''Summary of Australia's National Barista Day'''</small>
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|<small>'''Date:''' 1st of March</small>
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|<small>'''Created by:''' Almond Breeze Barista Blend &
Baristas for Baristas</small>
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|<small>'''Major Prize:''' $5000</small>
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|<small>'''Minor Prize:''' $1000</small>
|}
'''National Barista Day''' is an event celebrated annually on the 1st of March in Australia. Created by the ''']''' Barista Blend company and the community Baristas for Baristas<ref>{{cite news |title=Daylight Agency |url=http://www.bandt.com.au/campaigns/daylight-agency-gets-baristas-frothing-new-campaign |accessdate=18 March 2019}}</ref>, the first National Barista Day was inaugurated in 2019<ref>{{cite web |title=Crema Coffee Garage |url=https://cremacoffeegarage.com.au/blog/almond-breeze-launches-national-barista-day-australia |accessdate=18 March 2019}}</ref>. The day is to recognise the barista community in Australia, which is one of the leading coffee scenes in the world. The event was inspired from the results of a survey which demonstrated that only 79% of baristas feel appreciated<ref name="auto">{{cite web |title=Beat|url=http://www.beat.com.au/content/whats-first-ever-national-barista-day |accessdate=18 March 2019}}</ref>. The concept was developed so Australians could show their barista love by celebrating the efforts of baristas on a nationwide basis. This is achieved by allowing the public to nominate their favourite barista for a cash prize. In 2019, the competition period in which these nominations occurred was between the 4th February 2019 and the 28th February 2019<ref>{{cite web |title=Almond Breeze |url=http://almondbreeze.com.au/national-barista-day |accessdate=18 March 2019}}</ref>. The most successful nominee, 'Australia's Barista of Choice', is given a $5,000 reward and an opportunity to share in the wisdom of a world-renowned barista<ref>{{cite web |title=Hospitality Directory |url=http://www.hospitalitydirectory.com.au/product-news/15884-almond-breeze-win-a-share-of-14k-this-national-barista-day/ |accessdate=18 March 2019}}</ref>. The champion is determined by an organised panel of industry leaders. A further 9 barista champions are given $1000, of which they can use to further their skills or develop their business<ref name="auto" />. In addition to this, the findings of a large research survey into Australia's barista culture are released on National Barista Day, in the form of an e-book available on the Baristas for Baristas website<ref>{{cite web |title=Baristas for Baristas site|url=https://www.baristasforbaristas.com/abc/ |accessdate=18 March 2019}}</ref>. The National Barista Day’s first champion was Celeste Norris, a barista from the Good 2 Go Cafe in Melbourne’s Hosier Lane<ref>{{cite web |title=Bean Scene Mag |url=https://www.beanscenemag.com.au/celeste-norris-national-barista-day/ |accessdate=19 March 2019}}</ref>.


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Person who prepares and serves coffee drinks Not to be confused with Barrister. This article is about coffee-house employees. For the 2015 documentary film, see Barista (film). For the espresso bar chain, see Barista Lavazza.
James Hoffmann at the World Barista Championship (2006)

A barista (/bəˈriːstə, -ˈrɪs-/ bə-REE-stə, bə-RIST-ə, Italian: [baˈrista]; "bartender") is a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks and other beverages.

Etymology and inflection

The word "barista" comes from Italian, where it means a male or female "bartender" who typically works behind a counter, serving hot drinks (such as espresso), cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks. The native plural in Italian is baristi for masculine (literally "barmen", "bartenders") or bariste for feminine (literally "barmaids"), while in English and Spanish is baristas.

Application of the title

Gwilym Davies, WBC champion 2009

While the title is not regulated, most coffee shops use the title to describe the preparer of coffee and the operator of an espresso machine.

Good espresso-making is essential to a barista's role. The term "espresso" comes from the Italian esprimere, which means "to express," and refers to the process by which hot water is forced under pressure through ground coffee.
Latte art is a visible sign of a trained barista and well-frothed milk.
A barista with his mobile espresso bar in Ystad, Sweden, 2013

Baristas generally operate a commercial espresso machine, and their role is preparing and pulling the shot; the degree to which this is automated or done manually varies significantly, ranging from push-button operation to an involved manual process. Espresso is a notoriously finicky beverage, and good manual espresso-making is considered a skilled task. Further, the preparation of other beverages, particularly milk-based drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes, but also non-espresso coffee such as drip or press pot, requires additional work and skill for effective frothing, pouring, and most often latte art. At Starbucks, despite the shots being pulled automatically, the barista must steam the milk for lattes, calibrate the machine to the correct timing for the shots and handcraft the beverage (adding the right proportion of syrups or powder to each beverage).

The barista is usually trained to operate the machine and to prepare the coffee based on the guidelines of the roaster or shop owner, meanwhile, more experienced baristas may have the discretion to vary the preparation or experiment. Some steps to put details on making good coffee, include grinding the beans, extracting the coffee, frothing the milk, and pouring.

Beyond the preparation of espresso and other beverages and general customer service, skilled baristas acquire knowledge of the entire process of coffee to effectively prepare a desired cup of coffee, including maintenance and programming of the machine, grinding methods, roasting, and coffee plant cultivation, similar to how a sommelier is familiar with the entire process of winemaking and consumption. A barista can acquire these skills by attending training classes, but they are more commonly learned on the job.

Competition

Formal barista competitions originated in Norway, and one such is the World Barista Championships, held annually at varied international locations. Baristas worldwide compete, though they must first compete in a competition held in their own country to qualify to enter in the WBC, such as the United States Barista Championship. The knowledge sharing at WBC is credited with spreading the beverage espresso and tonic to North America.

See also

References

  1. "barista | Origin and meaning of barista by Online Etymology Dictionary". www.etymonline.com. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
  2. "What It Means to Be a Barista". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
  3. "Qual è il caffè espresso perfetto e come va bevuto?" (in Italian). Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  4. Anand, Shitka (10 November 2011). "How to make perfect coffee: Sydney's best baristas reveal their secrets". CNN. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  5. Wendelboe, Tim (May 1, 2005) The Future of the World Barista Championship. Archived 2012-11-20 at the Wayback Machine "CoffeeGeek.com" Retrieved on 2006-oct-25
  6. "World Barista Championship".
  7. "Deep Dive: What Is an Espresso Tonic? | Trade Coffee". www.drinktrade.com. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
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