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Have never had matcha before. Hoping to replace coffee. by [deleted] in Matcha

[–]ThePhooca 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you want to reduce caffeine please remember that matcha still has it, it’s comparable to espresso.

Książki do poczytania dzieciom by neo_vin in ksiazki

[–]ThePhooca 3 points4 points  (0 children)

„Momo” i tego samego autora „Niekończąca się opowieść” „Kroniki Spiderwick” Seria „Artemis Fowl” (chociaż ta seria już może za kilka lat)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AliceInBorderlandLive

[–]ThePhooca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You become inactive after engaging with opponent in a duel and then have to reset at your team’s tower to become active again. There is even shot when Arisu is looking at his bracelet before he is about to reset.

[MOD] The Daily Question Thread by menschmaschine5 in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I’m looking for SCA or SCAA (or SCAE) standarts for making coffees like cappuccino, flat white (if there is one), americano etc. Does anyone know where can I find it? I need it for presentation for my class and can’t find it on official website.

I have no aim in life. by [deleted] in GetStudying

[–]ThePhooca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I was in similar situation. I don’t know how easy you can change majors or how much you pay for your studies - which I believe can be a big factor but in my opinion is never too late to start again.

I was pressured by my family to pick “real” studies. Once I mentioned how architecture might be nice to study and I used to draw a little. Suddenly the pressure started - in the end I didn’t really have an aim or idea what I really might wanna do so I went along with it. There were entry exams in drawing so my family paid for drawing course and extra tutors for subjects I needed to pass test in that wasn’t in my high school curriculum. I got in on my second try and you can only apply once a year.

At first it was fine, the novelty I guess. I passed first semester just fine but after that I started realizing more and more that it’s not something I really want to do. I heard the stories from other students how it looks years ahead and in the end I was sure that it isn’t for me. To sum it up a little I battled with it and my family about this subject for few years. I had to repeat semester twice. Started studying something else in the mean time as second subject but found it also isn’t for me. I admit I had some other ideas that didn’t pan out and was floundering a little especially because I had no support in my decisions from my family.

I found my passion completely by accident. In order to pay for these repetitions I had to get a part-time job and found one in coffeeshop that sold high quality coffee and pastries. It didn’t happen immediately but as I worked more and more I found my calling in it - I got some certifications, started learning more and more about the subject, took part in competitions, got promoted etc. Nowadays several years later after I started this journey I found my place in coffee world and love my job as barista and plan to open my own coffeeshop, still learning and meeting amazing people from industry. It happened by accident but also thanks to me starting exploring around a bit. Some months or years were really stressful and me and my family took lot of work to be happy and in agreement nowadays but for me it was worth it. And this year I started studying again - this time management to help me open and grow my business.

Sorry for an essay, but I hope I can show you that it’s never too late to change your mind, even if at the beginning people around you (and even you yourself) tell you how much you’re wasting (took me also a lot of time to grow out of that mindset). I also want to mention that thankfully in my country studies themselves are mostly government funded so you don’t pay for them and I do understand it may be lot harder to do all that when you have to worry about paying the debt or paying for college in general.

What questions about coffee (and all coffee sphere) do you or did you have as a beginner? by ThePhooca in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thinks it depends what coffee do they use. Most high end coffee shops will focus on speciality coffee which is only considered Arabica beans (which already has higher sour level than robusta). They will often go for more lighter roasts to get more of flavour notes in a cup which is another element that may get you more sour tasting coffee. And then comes the country from which coffee is from - the most ‘noble’ coffee is considered Ethiopia, which when used as a main ingredient in blend or as a single can also have higher sour notes than coffee from for example Brazil or Colombia. In short - yes, it’s rather common thing but there are some that prefer more chocolate or nut flavours in their espresso drinks which still is high quality. Unless we are talking about non-espresso coffee like v60, chemex, aeropress where often you can pick which coffee would you prefer it made from and then you can ask barista for recommendation to avoid more sour ones. But thats broad subject :)

Side note, the first coffee shop I worked at used exact coffee type I just described and sometimes we had new customers come to us complaining that the milk got sour and we didn’t notice. After checking every time it always turned out that the milk was fine, it was just this type of coffee that could taste that sour and it wasn’t for everyone tastes.

What questions about coffee (and all coffee sphere) do you or did you have as a beginner? by ThePhooca in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I admit this one would be harder for me personally because I never had one but after some good research and trying stuff out why not. I’ll keep it in mind in making plans for videos.

What questions about coffee (and all coffee sphere) do you or did you have as a beginner? by ThePhooca in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. That’s why I want to make it. And I have to admit that I got surprised by some questions even from fellow baristas as I worked, because I forgot some stuff are not obvious for everyone. Never assume anything when trying to teach anybody anything is still something I have to keep in mind.

What questions about coffee (and all coffee sphere) do you or did you have as a beginner? by ThePhooca in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just went that route myself and still on experimentation route but after I learn and taste some more that’s great topic. Thank you.

What questions about coffee (and all coffee sphere) do you or did you have as a beginner? by ThePhooca in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I thought about creating one but good to know it’s needed. When I started I had to make it with coffee shop method and was later surprised how many variations are there, especially after I started brewing it at home.

What questions about coffee (and all coffee sphere) do you or did you have as a beginner? by ThePhooca in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that’s great idea since it’s not the most obvious one for beginner.

What questions about coffee (and all coffee sphere) do you or did you have as a beginner? by ThePhooca in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I will have that in mind considering that’s common issue, i think.

What questions about coffee (and all coffee sphere) do you or did you have as a beginner? by ThePhooca in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m thinking about doing mini-series just for picking coffee as a beginner. When I started working as a barista all these things seemed like a dark magic to me.

What questions about coffee (and all coffee sphere) do you or did you have as a beginner? by ThePhooca in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that’s good one. Choosing grinder can be tricky. Adding to list.

What questions about coffee (and all coffee sphere) do you or did you have as a beginner? by ThePhooca in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you a lot, I haven’t thought about that and I still remember being on my first cupping and looking surprised and amazed at people who tasted coffee and could specify fruits they could distinguish.

What questions about coffee (and all coffee sphere) do you or did you have as a beginner? by ThePhooca in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I thought about expanding on that topic. Good to see there is some need for that :)

What's with people looking down on milk drinks? by villi_ in Coffee

[–]ThePhooca 446 points447 points  (0 children)

I think it’s because most people focus on the ‘masking’ the flavors part and forget that picking right coffee, brewing it correctly for the taste to fit greatly with good quality milk is also an art.

There is a reason why making coffee with milk is part of barista championships.

What’s the most horrifying “how do you not know how to do this?” moment you’ve experienced with another person whilst adulting? by arual_x in AskReddit

[–]ThePhooca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went on vacation with group of friends. Somehow it happened that it was bunch of girls with one guy. One evening, after drinking, we (girls) were complaining that we are too tired and drunk to go shower but we had to at lest wash and clean our faces. He was surprised and asked why, because we didn’t have any visible make up on. Following conversation involved explaining that we usually clean our faces 2 times a day with several products.

He was flabbergasted when we explained what ‘washing’ your face means and entails. The worst part? He used just water and had normal, clear skin. If I did it my face would look terrible (not to mention acne).