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| The term '''barista''' (the ] word for "bartender" - masculine or feminine; plural: ''baristi'' (masculine) or ''bariste'' (feminine)) has been used in English to denote a maker of ] based beverages. Its journey into English has been accompanied by a slight shift in meaning. When using the term in English, a barista denotes one who has acquired some level of expertise in the preparation of espresso based coffee drinks |
The term '''barista''' (the ] word for "bartender" - masculine or feminine; plural: ''baristi'' (masculine) or ''bariste'' (feminine)) has been used in English to denote a maker of ] based beverages. Its journey into English has been accompanied by a slight shift in meaning. When using the term in English, a barista denotes one who has acquired some level of expertise in the preparation of espresso based coffee drinks. | ||
| A barista will typically have an understanding of the various aspects of producing espresso drinks, including machine operation and hygiene, pressure, and temperature. Some baristi may also perform ]. | |||
| The vast majority of people standing behind a coffee machine have had little training in all but the most rudimentary aspects of espresso preparation. The correlation between machine cleanliness and functionality, coffee freshness, its resistance to water pressure and the effect of heat require a very thorough understanding to produce a great espresso. Unfortunately for most cafe customers, they very rarely experience the product of this knowledge. For further discussion, please see ]. | |||
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The term barista (the Italian word for "bartender" - masculine or feminine; plural: baristi (masculine) or bariste (feminine)) has been used in English to denote a maker of espresso based beverages. Its journey into English has been accompanied by a slight shift in meaning. When using the term in English, a barista denotes one who has acquired some level of expertise in the preparation of espresso based coffee drinks.
A barista will typically have an understanding of the various aspects of producing espresso drinks, including machine operation and hygiene, pressure, and temperature. Some baristi may also perform Latte art.