The figure of the barista is a key player in the COFFEE WORLD. But what exactly is a barista?
Coffee expert
The word Barista originates from the Italian language, and refers to a person specialising in coffeeHe has extensive theoretical and practical experience in the world of coffee and is in charge of creating different drinks based on it.
Both in Italian and in Spanish there is documentation of this word from the beginning of the 20th century, specifically 1916.
Broadly speaking, a barista is a person who is responsible for the professional preparation of coffee. He or she usually works in any establishment dedicated to this beverage, but this figure is usually reserved more for gourmet speciality coffees.
Art in a cup
The barista works to create different and delicious drinks with the coffee as a central elementHe also uses various milks, essences and liqueurs to create new drinks.
This expert must know how to distinguish between the different varieties of coffee beans in order to be able to make blends and bring out all their characteristics. He/she is also familiar with the whole roasting process and the different roasting degrees, as well as the different coffee preparation techniques with the different models of coffee machines that exist.
He is also responsible for the aesthetic presentation of the beverages and can complement his work by latte art.
Above all, the barista is responsible for turning each cup of coffee into a ready-to-serve work of art.
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