Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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How to bring a double shot home. (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by akboonk
I absolutely love espresso from the bottom of my heart, and I love working at Starbucks. I’ve been a barista going on 3 years now, and just a coffee addict before that. But because I only work part time and when I work I’m an opener, I still buy coffee EVERY DAY. I can’t do it anymore. My paycheck is useless. What can I have at home to make a quality espresso shot?
For context, I get a venti double shot on ice or an Undertow. So the espresso needs good crema, pressure, and temp. I recently got the mr.coffee espresso.... thing. It’s horrible. Even the instructions seem to be written by someone with limited knowledge about coffee.
I just want to make my morning drink at home, and occasionally make something for my friends. Please help!
For context, I get a venti double shot on ice or an Undertow. So the espresso needs good crema, pressure, and temp. I recently got the mr.coffee espresso.... thing. It’s horrible. Even the instructions seem to be written by someone with limited knowledge about coffee.
I just want to make my morning drink at home, and occasionally make something for my friends. Please help!
c_azzimiei 2 points 3y ago
If you don’t want to shell out for an expensive espresso machine, I’d suggest a moka. It’s not the same, but you’ll get strong coffee with a little bit of a cream. You can’t really do proper undertows with it, but it’ll do in a pinch and is much cheaper than even a nespresso.
I also love double shots on ice and undertows, but I’ve fallen in love with French press cold brew at home. It’s easy and I can make all my coffee for the week in one go. It’s also adequately strong for me. I’d suggest giving that a try, it’s not espresso but it’s yummy in its own way and may be the most cost effective method.
I also love double shots on ice and undertows, but I’ve fallen in love with French press cold brew at home. It’s easy and I can make all my coffee for the week in one go. It’s also adequately strong for me. I’d suggest giving that a try, it’s not espresso but it’s yummy in its own way and may be the most cost effective method.
akboonk [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I’ll definitely look into a moka! Thank you! I actually used to be a huge cold brew fan but it eventually started hurt omg my stomach so bad I had to find something else. Now my French press sits on the counter collecting dust. I also had a year or two of drinking only chai lol I guess I like having a signature drink
LALyfestyle 2 points 3y ago
Check r/coffee
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