#baristatips

It's an art to make the perfect espresso shot. If you do these things, you'll get a rich, flavorful espresso that is the base for many coffee drinks.

Ingredients: 18-20 grams of freshly ground coffee beans. Water.

Instructions: Preheat your espresso machine and portafilter. Dose and grind 18-20 grams of coffee to a fine consistency, similar to table salt. Distribute the coffee grounds evenly in the portafilter and tamp with consistent pressure. Lock the portafilter into the machine and start the extraction. Aim for a 25-30-second extraction, with a target yield of 1.5-2 ounces about 30-60ml of espresso. Taste and adjust grind size, dose, or extraction time as needed for your preference.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Not all coffee orders are created equal. Learn how to tweak your Starbucks or Dunkin’ drink to perfection with our expert barista tips.

Welcome to my kitchen! It pretty much goes without saying that likely, you’re drinking more coffee at home these days. And if you’re like me, maybe you’ve been working on your coffee skills, maybe experimenting a little bit with equipment right in your own kitchen.

So I have been working at Starbucks for almost a year now, and I am loving the experience because it's pretty cool meeting different people and the wide range of personalities. Not to mention, making drinks is an art. I think so at least. (:

I totally understand why it can be complicated to order a drink because of the lingo and specifications that must go into... well, ordering a drink.

Therefore, this is a friendly reminder for Starbucks visitors/customers on how to order a drink. This is for those who have been wondering(:

*size

*hot or iced

*all other extended details: decaf, 2-pump vanilla, extra caramel, 3 ice cubes.. etc.

*drink

We want you to leave with the correct drink and a happy face.  We will usually always understand the drink you want but make sure to include all of those things above. Don't forget to mention the size, please.

P.S. for drive-thru orders please make it clear when your order is complete.