Definition of Barista

A barista is first of all a professional in coffee. It can’t be seen simply as the person who creates and or prepares
coffee beverages with knowledge of coffee equipment skills. More than a professional dedicated to the creation
and development of coffee-based recipes, is an expert in all processes of coffee bean, from seed to cup, with
emphasis on the last link in the production chain. Clearly understanding the responsibility that involves taking
the work of many other professionals who have devoted their time and effort to bring him, a raw material with
unique characteristics, so the barista is who has the ability and ultimate responsibility to exalt the work of all
chain in the beverages he prepares.
A barista should have basic knowledge of worldwide general coffee culture, proper handling of coffee
equipment and customer service skills; must have the capacity to transmit part of that information and
knowledge to the ultimate consumer, as a complementary part to beverages prepared.