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What is a Barista and Its Future Scope

Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages around the world. Statista reports more than 166 million 60 KG bags of coffee were consumed worldwide in 2020-21. Coffee is undoubtedly one of the most popular drinks worldwide – made even more famous by the numerous café outlets worldwide.    

With the emergence of café chains, making coffee has become an art. The "coffee artists" trained in this specific art form are known as Baristas. Being a Barista requires a great understanding of coffee and preparing, garnishing, and serving it to customers. 

Even after the pandemic-related lockdown and quarantines, the coffee business is still growing. People like to go to coffee shops and unwind. These are still the preferred choice of hospitality establishments among individuals.   

In this blog, we explain the following: 

Table of contents:  

1) What is a Barista?

2) Barista: Origins 

3) Skills and Duties of a Barista

4) Future scope of Barista

5) Conclusion

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What is a Barista? 


What is a Barista?

A skilled person responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages in a coffee shop, café, or other establishments is known as a Barista. Such individuals are also known as coffee professionals. This person needs to possess knowledge of the various types of coffees, brewing methods, and flavour profiles.. In addition, such a professional should also be skilled at operating different kinds of coffee machines and equipment. Having excellent customer service skills can also be beneficial to make a career as a Barista.  
 

The coffee professional operates equipment like a grinder, brewer, and espresso machines daily. Besides, they also have to interact with the customers to take their orders and give recommendations. The coffee professionals are sometimes responsible for maintaining the establishment's cleanliness and maintaining and keeping the coffee shop organised.   

Barista: Origins 


Origins of Barista

Coffee reached the European borders for the first time in
the 16th century through Armenian, Turkish, and Greek vendors. At this time, coffee was considered a luxury product and therefore was limited only to the upper class as it was an exotic indulgence. However, by the 18th century, the status of coffee started to change. It resulted from the development of several coffeehouses and the transformation of social dynamics around beverages and their consumption.  

The term ‘Barista’ was coined under the reign of Mussolini. Until the 19th century, coffee houses were luxury places, but it all changed by 1935 as workers started frequenting them in search of a caffeine hit. Until 1938 the term ‘barman’ was used to represent a person serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Mussolini's success gave birth to fascism, which resulted in a campaign to “Italianise” several words, including Barista.   

Skills and Duties of a Barista 

The number of coffee shops and coffee lovers in recent years has increased significantly. As a result, the role of a Barista has become all the more crucial. Such individuals have to keep the customers engaged so that they enjoy the coffee and the establishment's vibe. There are several skills that a person should have to excel at this role and perform various responsibilities. 

 Skills and Duties of a Barista

One essential skill set for a Barista is their knowledge of coffee and the process of making a beverage. The success of such individual is directly dependent on how they develop and use this skill. In addition, they must also be excellent at communicating with the customers and should explain the different types of roasts of coffee and their flavours. They are responsible for giving suggestions to the customers to help them decide. They also have to clean and maintain the workspace and the machine and equipment used to brew and make the coffee.  

Future scope of Barista 
 

Future Scope of Barista

With the rise in the number of coffee shops and coffee consumption, the profile of a Barista seems very attractive. The future of being a Barista looks attractive and promising. A coffee professional earns £9.92 per hour. This rate is expected to increase as the profession is recognised as an art. Anyone in this field can expect to become an Assistant Manager and then Manager of a coffee shop or a similar establishment.   
 

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Conclusion 

In this blog, we provided the meaning of a Barista, the skills required to work in this role and the related duties and responsibilities. 

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