Playbooks
Drink builder games: do they actually help you learn?
A drink builder game only helps if it makes you recall the build from memory. Here is what to look for and how to practice before your shift.
Lawrence Arya··3 min
Playbooks
Coffee shop simulator games vs real barista practice
Do coffee shop simulator games make you a better barista? Here is what they train well, where they diverge from real practice, and how to use them.
Lawrence Arya··3 min
Playbooks
Do barista training apps and simulators actually work?
Can an app really prepare you for the bar? Here is what barista training apps and simulators do well, what they cannot replace, and how to use them.
Lawrence Arya··3 min
Playbooks
How to practice taking café orders before your shift
Taking orders is its own skill: parsing modifiers, holding a sequence, and staying fast. Here is how new baristas practice order-taking before the rush.
Lawrence Arya··4 min