Tip your barista. It’s not just good karma points, they deserve it. Believe it or not, barista-ing can be a pretty difficult occupation; good baristas are simultaneously hosts, cooks, servers, waiters, sommelier and disaster-prevention-control-officer all rolled into one. More on this in a future article. I get asked about tipping a lot. When Square first came on the…
Category: Editorials
Have we finally gotten used to “barista rude”
I started working in coffee at a little local 2.5 wave shop in 2009. Customer was king at our store. I didn’t (and still don’t) always agree with the primacy of this principle, but amiability and professionalism were cornerstones of our business. My manager was a master at the craft and being your buddy. Being snobby was…
Holiday Blind Taste Test at the Homestead
“All coffee taste the same, roast doesn’t matter, all beans are the same” “I bet you couldn’t tell the difference between that artisan roasted stuff and the regular or even fresh and old coffee” “You’re just a snob for perpetuating a difference.” I get pretty incensed when people tell me things like this, and I…
“Expert” advice on Brewing the “Best Coffee”
I saw this while writing a post this morning. For all those 80%-ers (according to the report) who want to brew at home, this clip claims to give expert advice. Well, at least they tried. Sure, it takes more then just the right beans to get good coffee. Yes, it is important to buy the…
Beans and Water
After a long hiatus, I will be returning to the site to finish up the remainder of my reviews and articles, then moving on to some new projects in coffee and a new direction for the site. In anticipation, have a look at my current work, if you are interested. Just wanna bring the good…
Coffee is for Lovers 
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