Barista Of The Month

Barista of the Month

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At Paradox Coffee Roasters, our cafe partners are part of our extended family. We love celebrating them! Each month, we’ll highlight a Barista of the Month from our partners across the country, sharing insights into their routines, what they love about their work, and tips for home baristas. This November we’re excited to feature Bella from Coffee head co – @coffeeheadco

What’s your name and where do you work?

My name’s Bella and I work at Coffee Head Co. in South Brisbane!

What inspired you to become a barista?

I started at Coffee Head as a FOH and didn’t start learning coffee for the first year and a half. I was always jealous of the baristas and I thought making coffee seemed very chic.

What’s your favourite part of working at the cafe?

A few times customers have eavesdropped on conversations between staff and will cut in with a comment or a question. All the most interesting conversations happen after we forget people can still hear us from behind the counter.

Can you share a memorable interaction you’ve had with a customer?

A few times customers have eavesdropped on conversations between staff and will cut in with a comment or a question. All the most interesting conversations happen after we forget people can still hear us from behind the counter.

How do you perfect your latte art? Any tips?

I think I have a long way to go with my latte art but the way I have improved a lot is by looking over other people’s shoulders while they pour and copying it later when they aren’t watching. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as they say.

What’s your favourite paradox blend or origin, and why?

I don’t have a favourite blend or origin per se, but I’m usually excited to see a Honduras or anything with a lot of citrus notes.

What’s a fun fact most people don’t know about you?

For the last few years, I’ve been learning to (slowly and painfully) read and translate Ancient Greek and Latin. I’m also learning to knit my own socks.

Thank you, Bella for being amazing and taking part in our feature!

 

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