The Barista Friend Podcast

11. Earl Grey for Jake Ames (Good Looks)

Miranda brews a pot of earl grey tea for Jake Ames of Good Looks [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ba3O2a1JNxb3oXbF74KcG?si=ReZ0ZvH4QtKrE4bMleYZ7Q] and the Stacks [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Hv7LMgUN4tKctjmL2jj1c?si=SekKeMRnQcOKBMYJ7OhPfg]! If you know Jake, you love Jake. He's an Austin musician with a big personality and an even bigger heart. You can catch him shredding lead guitar on tour with Good Looks or singing his heart songs with The Stacks and his new project, Knife Channel. In this episode, we talk about tea, growing up in Kerrville, the lifestyle of a touring musician, Jake's numerous near-death experiences, and Waffle House. The Barista Friend Podcast is produced, recorded, and edited by Miranda Haney in Austin, TX. Anthony Bazzini created the theme music. The fine folks at Binx Corp Espresso [https://binxcorp.com/] help make this podcast possible. To support the podcast, please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend you think might like it! For more content and unedited episodes, follow along on Substack [baristafriend.substack.com]. For coffee classes, barista training, and private coffee events, please visit our website [www.yourbaristafriend.com] or follow on Instagram [www.instagram.com/baristafriend]. Morsels to explore-sel: * good looks [https://goodlooksband.com/] * the stacks [https://kutx.org/words-on-music/music-matters/the-stacks-seize-their-moment/] * kerrville folk festival [https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/] * spirit tea [https://spirittea.co/] * fleet coffee [https://www.instagram.com/fleetcoffeeco/] * one piece [https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GRMG8ZQZR/one-piece] * suicide [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6uVeWolwyRDrT84lLsaZyW?si=FF6UMCdNSEanXajbB8V2FQ] (band)

10. ORDER COFFEE LIKE A PRO

A definitive guide for coffee shop newbies. Quit your Starbucks habit for good and visit a local cafe! In this episode, Miranda teaches you about all the typical drinks on a cafe menu, from espresso to latte and everything in-between. Then, she'll teach you how to order your coffee like a pro. You could be your barista's new favorite customer! Wouldn't that be GRAND!? For coffee classes, private lessons, events, and more, visit www.yourbaristafriend.com [www.yourbaristafriend.com] or follow us on Instagram [www.instagram.com/baristafriend] and Substack [baristafriend.substack.com]! Timestamps: * 3:10 - espresso * 8:10 - macchiato * 10:30 - cortado * 12:12 - cappuccino * 14:19 - flat white * 16:26 - latte * 18:16 - americano * 19:50 - regular coffee * 20:20 - au lait * 20:45 - red eye, black eye, etc. * 21:26 - matcha latte * 22:00 - london fog * 22:11 - chai latte * 22:48 - cold brew * 23:18 - signature drinks * 23:36 - pour over * 24:17 - coffee shop etiquette * 26:00 - how to order your drink * 30:00 - practice ordering your drink * 33:51 - other considerations * 34:20 - review game

9. Latte for Henry Smith

Miranda makes a whole milk hot latte for graphic designer, Henry Smith! Henry is the brilliant mind behind the aesthetic design of Barista Friend. He's a talented visual and culinary artist and manages the design lab at the University of Texas, including the Rob Roy Kelly collection. In this episode, we talk about design, Henry's approach to the food pop-up, and creating your own opportunities. The Barista Friend Podcast is produced, recorded, and edited by Miranda Haney in Austin, TX. Anthony Bazzini created the theme music. The fine folks at Binx Corp Espresso [https://binxcorp.com/] help make this podcast possible. To support the podcast, please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend you think might like it! For exclusive content and unedited episodes, follow along on Substack [https://baristafriend.substack.com/]. For coffee classes, barista training, and private coffee events, please visit our website [www.yourbaristafriend.com] or follow on Instagram [www.instagram.com/baristafriend]! Morsels to explore: * rob roy kelly collection [https://rrk.finearts.utexas.edu/] * henry's instagram [https://www.instagram.com/henry.smith.henry.smith/] * griddle biz instagram [https://www.instagram.com/griddle.biz/] * sorellina coffee [https://sorellina.ca/] * barista friend classes [baristafriend.as.me] * cat and cloud coffee [https://catandcloud.com/] * casa de luz [https://www.casadeluz.org/] * the little island (evanston, IL) [https://www.viennabeef.com/little-island?srsltid=AfmBOooXyc8cULg_jjgdm1iWY66UM9SRHCHVJs_92PcQEF1mpHm8NmIM]

8. Decaf for hemlock

Miranda brews a couple of decaf pour-overs for Carolina Chauffe of hemlock!!! hemlock [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2urQCjxehNpSQWZW83h1L2?si=i8ZSGudLTDSE45NYZEF2xg]is the ongoing folk experiment of Louisiana-born multi-disciplinary artist and independent musician Carolina Chauffe [http://carolinachauffe.com/] and various rotating collaborators (2018-present). Her music is a heart archive, erring on the side of the earnest, imperfect, prolific, with tender finger-picking and sun-glinted harmonies. Her studio album '444 [https://hemlock.bandcamp.com/album/444]' was independently released on October 11, 2024. The Barista Friend Podcast is produced, recorded, and edited by Miranda Haney in Austin, Texas. Anthony Bazzini created the theme music. The fine folks at Binx Corp Espresso [https://binxcorp.com/] help make this podcast possible. To support the podcast, rate, subscribe and share with a friend you think might like it! For exclusive content and unedited episodes, follow along on Substack [baristafriend.substack.com]. For coffee classes, barista training, and private coffee events, please visit our website [www.yourbaristafriend.com] or follow on Instagram [www.instagram.com/baristafriend]! Morsels to explore: * barista friend substack [baristafriend.substack.com] * carolina's substack [https://betweenthelinas.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search] * wizard rodeo [https://wizardrodeo.com/] * little mazarn [https://open.spotify.com/artist/29HDEKFQllgODYWX9zzR0j?si=D2n3HjyeTxufj77M61nlFg] * thor and friends [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dXTHkVx97Bwu6Vk1TcRwq?si=guFe5ALtQxyKVicVwT6Wtg] * hemlock bandcamp [https://hemlock.bandcamp.com/] * the decaf project (james hoffman) [https://www.thedecafproject.com/] * methodical coffee roasters [https://methodicalcoffee.com/] * le nez du cafe [https://www.lenez.com/en/kits/coffee/revelation] * on being podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/08F60fHBihlcqWZTr7Thzc?si=b2ed3c7cca764182]

PRO TIP: Pre-Shift Meditation ✨

Get grounded and energized for your next barista shift with this short guided meditation! This is a little taste of my daily meditation practice, just for you. Note: I am not a certified meditation teacher! Just a professional barista who believes in love and compassion. I hope this helps you show up 100% to your next shift!