Latte art, dialling in faster, cupping, steaming with your other hand, a competition routine. What's the thing you're working on this month?
Training, SCA & Q-Grader
Which certification is worth it, where to train, exam prep.
Throwdowns are fun, but does winning one, or even entering, change anything when you apply for a job? Some head baristas say competitions are how they got noticed; others say it is a hobby that…
I am a barista thinking about the Q Arabica course. It is expensive. Do roasteries and importers actually require it, or is it a nice-to-have? And what is the pass rate really like?
I have €400–€900 to spend and a year of café experience. Every course page says the certificate will help my career. Will a café owner actually pay more, or hire me faster, because of a Foundation or…