Playbooks
First day as a barista: what to expect and prepare
Nervous about your first barista shift? Here is what your first day actually looks like, what they will teach you, and how to prepare so it feels calm.
Lawrence Arya··3 min
Playbooks
How to get faster as a new barista on the espresso bar
Feeling too slow on the espresso bar? Speed is recall plus calm, not rushing. Here is how new baristas get faster and stop freezing before the next rush.
Lawrence Arya··6 min
Essays
How to stop panicking during the coffee rush
Rush panic is normal and fixable. Here is why your mind blanks when the line builds, and calm, practical ways for new baristas to get through it.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Playbooks
What to study before your first barista shift
A calm, week-by-week study plan for new café workers, so the first rush feels familiar instead of frightening.
Lawrence Arya··6 min