We have a new barista, Neil. He's extremely excited to be working with coffee and seems like he'll be one of the baristas that is fun to work with because he's just so bubbly and actually passionate about coffee.
Today he asked me if I could pull out the undertones of coffee when I drink a cup. I admitted that with certain coffees I can taste the carmel, chocolate or nutmeg undertone but that with some that are defined with a certain undertone I can't pull it out.
He told me he thought it would be fun to have a blind taste test of coffees and see who could get the most subtle ingredients. There'd be prizes and everything!!
I teased him by saying I like the blindfolded pastry taste test the best, and that I am getting so close to getting all of those right... it took him a second to figure out I was teasing, and those seconds were fun for me.
He made me smile. I think he's going to be fun to work with. I hope he continues to be positive and excitable as he continues his adventure at our coffee shop. (Unlike our last new guy that literally lasted 12 minutes his first day on the floor out of training...)
I also hope he doesn't get annoying with the bubbles and excitement... it's a very fine line.
Tip your baristas, especially those that are new and excited!
Currently Caffeinated, Dee
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