How to learn to be a barista.

To learn how to be a barista, you should get to know the equipment, learn how to brew, and learn the terminology. Here are details on those steps:

• Get to know the equipment. Even though every coffee shop may have slightly different equipment, the typical pieces will be the same. To be a barista you will need to know how to operate the equipment safely and efficiently, and be able to troubleshoot small problems if they arise.

• Learn how to brew. To be a barista you will need to know how to brew coffee in a variety of ways. The three most commonly used brewing methods are a pour-over, french press, and cold brew. You will also need to learn how to pull shots. Pulling shots is a very significant part of a barista's job so you will need to become very good at it.

• Learn the terminology. Working in a cafe or coffee shop is a very fast paced job and many places use specific coffee lingo when passing orders from the counter to the baristas. In order for the process to run smoothly, you'll need to learn the terminology used.