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An Open Letter to Howard Schultz

An Open Letter to Howard Schultz

Starbucks Partner, Simeon Purkey, sent us this Open Letter to the CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz.  This letter addresses the current feelings and concerns held by an increasing number of...

An Open Letter to Howard Schultz

Starbucks Partner, Simeon Purkey, sent us this Open Letter to the CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz.  This letter addresses the current feelings and concerns held by an increasing number of...

A Baristas Worst Nightmare: Frappuccino Happy Hour

A Baristas Worst Nightmare: Frappuccino Happy Hour

Ask any barista you come across what they're least favorite time of the year is.  We can bet that most of them will reply with Frappuccino Happy Hour; the time...

A Baristas Worst Nightmare: Frappuccino Happy Hour

Ask any barista you come across what they're least favorite time of the year is.  We can bet that most of them will reply with Frappuccino Happy Hour; the time...

The 12 Things You Do That Your Barista Hates | Barista Life

The 12 Things You Do That Your Barista Hates | ...

Your barista is someone who comes into contact with literally every different type of person there is. They serve hundreds of customers each day, some good and some….not so good....

The 12 Things You Do That Your Barista Hates | ...

Your barista is someone who comes into contact with literally every different type of person there is. They serve hundreds of customers each day, some good and some….not so good....

The 'Bux Response

The 'Bux Response

Every barista who works at Starbucks has, at one time or another, received criticism about their job.  Quite a few coffee "connoisseurs" have strong opinions about whether or not Starbucks...

The 'Bux Response

Every barista who works at Starbucks has, at one time or another, received criticism about their job.  Quite a few coffee "connoisseurs" have strong opinions about whether or not Starbucks...

Finding Value in Dollar-a-Day Customers

Finding Value in Dollar-a-Day Customers

In this guest article by Emily Migliazzo, she discusses the differences in the types of customers that we, as baristas, serve everyday whilst working at Starbucks.  In her particular situation, she...

Finding Value in Dollar-a-Day Customers

In this guest article by Emily Migliazzo, she discusses the differences in the types of customers that we, as baristas, serve everyday whilst working at Starbucks.  In her particular situation, she...