STEFAN JOVANOVSKI, BARISTA, THE COFFEE CLUB. STEFAN JOVANOVSKI, BARISTA, THE COFFEE CLUB.

STEFAN JOVANOVSKI, BARISTA, THE COFFEE CLUB

Your top tip for a perfect coffee?

Various factors play a role, but the three most important factors are the bean quality, the machine maintenance, and the barista. We use a medium to dark roast, a fine blend of Brazilian, Colombian and Indian coffee beans and a great Wega machine, and the emphasis is to train the baristas very well. Great beans and machine mean nothing if the barista is not good.

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Common mistake that baristas make?

Assuming that the grind size set once is good for the entire day. The difference between a regular and a good barista is in their ability and understanding of the flow of their espresso shot.