Comments - Starbucks is Closing for Training? Aw, They Really Do Care - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T11:32:39Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=1688216%3ABlogPost%3A44026&xn_auth=no"I believe as Barista's it's…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-03-15:1688216:Comment:610082008-03-15T14:53:24.628ZMary Dally-Muenzmaierhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/MaryDM
"I believe as Barista's it's our job to educate consumers that that demand can be met in a superior way somewhere else???"<br />
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Agreed!
"I believe as Barista's it's our job to educate consumers that that demand can be met in a superior way somewhere else???"<br />
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Agreed! I've done a lot of work with…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-03-15:1688216:Comment:609822008-03-15T08:26:34.023ZDale Harrishttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DaleHarris
I've done a lot of work with the super-automatic machines Starbucks use in the UK. though traditional machines are my passion and focus these SA m/c's fill a market need and if used correctly they can make very good shots (minus all the theatre, skill and passion that brings most of us to this business) provided they're supplied with good starting material i.e. beans.<br />
I honestly beleive that SBx start with a damaged product through their roasting process and even with the greatest Barista and…
I've done a lot of work with the super-automatic machines Starbucks use in the UK. though traditional machines are my passion and focus these SA m/c's fill a market need and if used correctly they can make very good shots (minus all the theatre, skill and passion that brings most of us to this business) provided they're supplied with good starting material i.e. beans.<br />
I honestly beleive that SBx start with a damaged product through their roasting process and even with the greatest Barista and the most perfect mc they would be unable to create a great espresso, capp or coffee experience. Add to that their business model which is fast food through and through and you end up with theBig Mac vs Gordon Ramseys steak sandwich analogy.<br />
Starbucks are amazing at creating and replicating the starbucks experience and a demand for it - I believe as Barista's it's our job to educate consumers that that demand can be met in a superior way somewhere else??? ai, i do hopetag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-02-14:1688216:Comment:444712008-02-14T04:00:53.357ZAlex Brookshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AlexBrooks
ai, i do hope
ai, i do hope I sound like a luddite railin…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-02-14:1688216:Comment:444652008-02-14T03:57:35.032ZStickmanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DavidEvans
I sound like a luddite railing against both the man and the machine, huh? But thus far microwave ovens and gourmet tv dinners have yet to spell the end to professional chefs and I think there is more in common with a barista and a chef than there is between a barista and a train conductor.<br />
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Until I can say, "Espresso," to the replicator in the galley of my spaceship I'm pretty sure there'll be a position open for a good Barista.
I sound like a luddite railing against both the man and the machine, huh? But thus far microwave ovens and gourmet tv dinners have yet to spell the end to professional chefs and I think there is more in common with a barista and a chef than there is between a barista and a train conductor.<br />
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Until I can say, "Espresso," to the replicator in the galley of my spaceship I'm pretty sure there'll be a position open for a good Barista. Lol!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-02-14:1688216:Comment:444632008-02-14T03:57:16.700ZAlex Brookshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AlexBrooks
Lol!
Lol! It's always good to keep an e…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-02-14:1688216:Comment:444422008-02-14T03:39:21.110Zbrett hansonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/bretthanson
It's always good to keep an eye to the future, though...<br />
http://coffeegeek.com/opinions/georgesabados/12-27-2006
It's always good to keep an eye to the future, though...<br />
http://coffeegeek.com/opinions/georgesabados/12-27-2006 If you're losing sleep maybe…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-02-14:1688216:Comment:444382008-02-14T03:34:50.477ZStickmanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DavidEvans
If you're losing sleep maybe you should cut down on your consumption of beautiful, hand-made, crema-rich, syropy, caramelly, espressos.<br />
At Starbucks crema will cost extra for a long time to come.
If you're losing sleep maybe you should cut down on your consumption of beautiful, hand-made, crema-rich, syropy, caramelly, espressos.<br />
At Starbucks crema will cost extra for a long time to come. lol I hope, but would our gen…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-02-14:1688216:Comment:444342008-02-14T03:29:38.297ZAlex Brookshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AlexBrooks
lol I hope, but would our generation put a machine in place of a person? naaa not us! this is getting off subject... Whats good for starbucks is good for my job security. They get people used to a $4 coffee. Thats my official position. Tho I am still curious as to what this "training session" entails. I'll probably lose sleep over it.
lol I hope, but would our generation put a machine in place of a person? naaa not us! this is getting off subject... Whats good for starbucks is good for my job security. They get people used to a $4 coffee. Thats my official position. Tho I am still curious as to what this "training session" entails. I'll probably lose sleep over it. No need to worry yet, I don't…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-02-14:1688216:Comment:443982008-02-14T02:29:11.591ZStickmanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DavidEvans
No need to worry yet, I don't think. People are what makes a great experience in a coffee shop. You're at least a generation away from losing business to machines...imho
No need to worry yet, I don't think. People are what makes a great experience in a coffee shop. You're at least a generation away from losing business to machines...imho I know the Franke machines ar…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-02-14:1688216:Comment:443962008-02-14T02:21:08.057ZAlex Brookshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AlexBrooks
I know the Franke machines are easily adjusted for extraction times... wonder what's up... I'm scared for the day when a machine can make a "great" espresso... I've heard rumors its already here...
I know the Franke machines are easily adjusted for extraction times... wonder what's up... I'm scared for the day when a machine can make a "great" espresso... I've heard rumors its already here...