http://naterkane.disqus.com/enThu, 06 Dec 2007 13:49:53 -0000http://www.naterkane.com/blog/2007/12/03/coffee-and-consulting/#comment-1918729I could literally write a book (or training manual, which I have done) on how to not be a crappy barista. Milk is also single use only. Only steam as much as you need for the drinks you're making immediately. And if you have extra, it should be tosses and never reused. Oh the list could go on and on and on...nater kaneThu, 06 Dec 2007 13:49:53 -0000http://www.naterkane.com/blog/2007/12/03/coffee-and-consulting/#comment-1918730you're such a nerd, I love it. I used to be a barista at caribou Coffee in Detroit and what I loved about them vs. starpukes and other wannabes is that you packed, whacked, and cleaned after every espresso pull. It was messy, it slowed things down, but it was GOOD and quality. The other thing I NEVER see starbucks do in the interest of fast brewed is CLEAN THE STEAM WAND. I cleaned that thing after every steam, never let the milk sit there assembly line style, and... yeah.<br><br>Every coffee drink I made was fresh, clean, and untainted.smackThu, 06 Dec 2007 13:40:05 -0000