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How not to go completely blank during the morning rush
Going blank during the morning rush? It is recall failing under pressure, not you failing. Here is how to train it away and stay clear when it is busy.
Lawrence Arya··3 min
Playbooks
How to handle the coffee rush hour as a new barista
The rush hour overwhelms new baristas. Here is how to handle it: prep ahead, automatic recipes, smart sequencing, and teamwork that keeps the line moving.
Lawrence Arya··3 min
Playbooks
How to survive the coffee rush as a new barista
The morning rush overwhelms new baristas. Here is how to survive it: prep ahead, automatic recipes, smart sequencing, and steady pace over speed.
Lawrence Arya··3 min
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Master the coffee rush: a US barista game plan
Treat the coffee rush like a game you can practise. Here is how a timed rush mode builds the speed and calm that get a US barista through the morning peak.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
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Milk steaming routine and sequencing for a faster bar
A smooth milk steaming routine is about sequencing, when to start the milk and what to do while it steams. Here is how to build the routine and get faster.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
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Barista trial shift in Australia: how not to mess up
A barista trial shift in Australia tests attitude and basics, not perfection. Here is what they actually watch for and how to walk in calm and ready.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Playbooks
Brain goes blank when the barista ticket prints? Fix it
If your brain goes blank when the ticket prints, the problem is recall under pressure, not ability. Here is why it happens and how to train it away.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Playbooks
Coworkers annoyed at your drink speed? How to get faster
Feel like coworkers are annoyed at your barista drink speed? Here is how to get faster calmly: automatic recipes, a fixed sequence, and steady reps.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Playbooks
How do baristas sequence hot and iced drinks in a rush?
Baristas sequence hot and iced drinks to use machine downtime and keep quality. Here is the logic and how to practice it before your shift.
Lawrence Arya··4 min