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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2021 - 08 - 02 - ID#owu6q9
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NEED HELP WITH COFFEE TASTING! (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by Atakaii
so somewhat nerve racking, yesterday my sm approached me and let me know that Tuesday i would be leading a coffee tasting for my DM. Some background about me i’m a hired on shift and tomorrow will mark my 3rd month working for the company. I’m fairly young and was a general manager previously and learn very quickly. I started as a closing manager and have proven to have flawless closes 100% of the time without anything major happening (closer call off etc.) I’m the type of person that will have something assigned to me and i’ll will 100% do anything i’m told to do with full effort. My sm and i have talked to me later on stepping up in the company and i explained how i would like to 100% fill the shoes of my role then move in to the asm position when time allowed. I run great shifts and have been told i always give great setups. I got moved to mids and later opening to allow me to be a well rounded ss. with all that being said i have never lead a coffee tasting and choose sumatra and paired it with cheese danish and bacon egg bites! the combo is very good. is there anyway someone can help me with example of what to say during as i know the gist but want to really impress my dm and let her get to know me! thanks so much!!!
erceyazici 12 points 1y ago
Hi, what I would do is digging deeper and connecting your story with the coffee / brewing method you picked, as well as the food pairing.

Yes they go well together, but what else is there? Why did you picked Sumatra? Is it because the taste reminds you of something? Again, personal connection is the key.

On top of that I would talk about the effects of four fundamentals, and the brewing method on the coffee. And definitely talk about the flavor profile, if not sure, it’s on the bag.

Don’t be stressed. This is your time to shine and show how much you’re connected to coffee. Blend your story with the experience, and I’m sure you will do amazing.
Atakaii [OP] 5 points 1y ago
your so awesome!!
erceyazici 3 points 1y ago
No worries. Lemme know how it goes!
Artepinokio 2 points 1y ago
I would also add to have some fun facts about the country of origin and some facts about ethical and C. A. F. E practices Starbucks does. They love that stuff.
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