When I first stepped behind the counter as a barista, I thought the job was all about coffee. I quickly learned it was also about people, timing, and keeping calm under pressure. From triple-shot ...

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Morgan, a seasoned barista with nearly eight years of coffee industry experience, shares her top 10 things she wishes she knew before starting as a barista. Discover practical advice on mastering ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chris Jereza, 25, a former software engineer at Lyft. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified his ...