I just recently joined barista exchange and am finally getting SERIOUS about my coffee career. I came to the conclusion not too long ago that I have been doing this for waaayyy too long and LOVE IT WAAAYYY too much to not be taking it as seriously as I should so maybe I'm in the game late... but at least now I'm in the game! Better late than never I guess.
Anyway, I have been working in the Coffee House environment for 7 years and have had some great training and learned so so so much, but I know that I have so far to go and so much to learn still and that is where this post comes into play. I want to become a certified barista, not a bonefied coffee maker (you people know what I'm talking about).
Where can I go?? Who should I talk to?? Is there anyone or any place I can apprentice to REALLY learn the tricks of the trade?? (I'm sure there is...) I have set a personal goal for myself to compete in the latte art competition at Coffee Fest Seattle next year... but I know there is much training and practice needed in order for me to not make myself look like a fool. I've got basics down... but I want to be a PROFESSIONAL!!! I want to win (eventually... don't worry...I don't expect it to happen next year, it could, but highly unlikely) PLEASE HELP!! Thanks!
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