Barista
Since approximately
1990, the term
barista (the
Italian word for bartender - masculine or feminine) has been used in English to denote a professional maker of
espresso coffee beverages. Prior to that time, the less elegant prevailing term was "espresso puller." The shift of terminology probably comes, at least in part, from the fact that most espresso machines manufactured since the
1980s no longer require pulling down on a big handle.
Many makers of espresso machines offer barista training, most courses taking from one to three days.
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