Guys, it’s happened. Mattel has released a barista ken doll. And we’re Thrilled with a capital T. The first reason is because the official title of the doll is “Careers Ken Barista.” Notice it says “Careers.” That means Mattel (aka society) now sees barista-hood as a proper career! No more jabs about baristas being aimless … Continue reading Why We Love the Barista Ken Doll
Dear Competing Coffeeshop
We see you over there, slinging lattés with your newly bought portafilter that glints in the sunlight. We see you using that certain tamp that all the baristas are saying is the next best thing since boba. We see you drawing in all sorts of coffee-lovers—the flannel-shirt-wearers, the frappé-slurping teenagers, the families who are on … Continue reading Dear Competing Coffeeshop
The 10 Commandments of a Palate Barista
Thou shalt honor thy Palate brothers and sisters. Maybe you’re in a rush and you just wish your co-barista could sling a latté in half the time. Or perhaps they forgot to top up the syrup bottles and now you’re rooting through the cabinet for a bottle of vanilla. But to quote a classic hymnal … Continue reading The 10 Commandments of a Palate Barista
Jesus-sizing Coffee
“Twenty years and he wants a divorce.” I freeze. Soap bubbles still running on my hands. The lady leans across the coffee bar with sad, translucent eyes. Seconds ago, she was wincing about how we ran out of kombucha. Now she’s nodding her head, chin propped up by her hand, like, yes, so sad, but … Continue reading Jesus-sizing Coffee
Rachel Noelle Sammons 