Barista
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When using the term in English jargon, "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. James Hoffmann of Britain is the current World Barista Champion.
The word barista (plural: baristi [masculine or mixed sex] or bariste [feminine]) is of Italian origin. In Italy, a barista is a "bartender", who typically works behind a counter, serving both hot (such as espresso) and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
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- Video showing an automatic bean to cup machine making a range of drinks
- Barista Exchange
- TheCafeGuide
- Barista Guild of America
- World Barista Championship
- United States Barista Championship
- Too Much Coffee: non commercial info and forums about coffee, espresso and the art of being a barista
- Italian Espresso National Institute
- International Institute of Coffee Tasters
- Coffee Taster, the free newsletter of the International Institute of Coffee Tasters, featuring articles on the quality of espresso, chemical and sensory analysis, market trends
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