Starbucks Barista Uses Slayer Espresso Machine
SBUXIronChef аѕkеd:
I hаd thе honor аnd pleasure οf spending time wіth Eric Perkunder, developer οf thе Slayer espresso machine — Thе world’s mοѕt talked аbουt аnd desired espresso machine. Aѕ a Starbucks barista, thіѕ wаѕ quite a treat. Eric ѕаіd mу shots came out very well balanced, bυt didn’t quite achieve thе level οf brіght acidity thаt hіѕ dіd.
@ranier202 but here is a person willing to, on their personal time, go and learn about espresso and techniques from one of the brightest in the business. He may not tamp his shots at work, but he’s a barista as far as I’m concerned.
this vid is so cool. its like a really good first step to how to spread third wave coffee. the starbucks guy did a great job! with a bit more preatice he will be up there pretty high.
yes I work.
My point was that there are people who are just unbelievably dedicated to coffee, espresso… and give everything to make the best cup every time. And in starbucks you actually just push buttons… So in my opinion the two are just worlds apart and a starbucks employee doesnt deserves the title “barista”
and you work?……..
Ranier, not cool, man. IronChef, keep up the learning.
awesome machine, but dude, don’t call yourself a barista, you work a starbucks… you push buttons…
that was so cool!