What It Takes To Become a Barista

If you are interested in becoming a professional barista, or espresso expert, then there are a few credentials to keep in mind that you can add to your set of skills.

• Creation of non-milk espresso drinks
• Creation of milk-based espresso drinks
• Quality of milk frothing
• The ability to adjust the grind of your espresso beans
• Perfect tamping skills
• Roasting
• Blending
• Skills in latte art
• Unique drink creation

So where are you going to begin? It is quite easy to begin by focusing on your milk frothing skills because that will be the base of many of your drinks. It is important to start to practice on your home espresso machine by heating your milk up to 160°. When you are frothing, it is best to use whole milk because it will create a richer and fuller microfoam, which needs to be thick in consistency and free from bubbles.

Becoming a barista is a wonderful skill to have, and practice makes perfect!

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