Things you learn being a barista.

A few years ago, I used to be a barista. I left on good terms, but still. I'll be real with you.

Being a Barista is a love hate relationship. You love your co-workers, you love some customers, but there always those customers who make you want to rip your hair out. 

So here are The Things I Learned Being a Barista.

Number One: 

Frappuccinos suck. I am not kidding. These are the worst beverages in the world. I thought I liked Frappuccinos and then I had to make like 100 of the during Frappy Hour and I've hated them ever since. They are no longer a magical treat during a hot day. They are something evil staring at you. The boo loves them still, so if I ever go order one I honestly apologize for it. I'm weird, I know. Pumpkin Spice Lattes also get the same reaction from me. People go NUTS over those things! 

Number Two:

You will leave work covered in Chai and Mocha and not even be totally sure how that happened. Uhm yeah, I would have days where I would not even touch bar but sure enough when I went out to dinner after my shift I'd notice I literally had it all over my body. Like what? All of your clothes also tend to smell like spoiled milk. Whipped cream gets everywhere too! AHHHHH.

Number Three:

You start hating hot drinks. Yeah, I used to love my salted caramel mochas and caramel apple spices. Nope, now all I drink from coffee shops is iced tea or iced fruity drinks! I think hot drinks bring back memories of literally sweating behind the counter and people keep ordering them. Cool drinks were nice and refreshing!

Number Four: 

Those pastries are basically equivalent to crack. SO ADDICTING. After awhile, you'll learn which ones are made even better by warming them up, or which ones are delicious by putting a little bit of caramel drizzle on them. So yummy!

Number Five:

That moment when you make the perfect drink... then the customer says it's wrong. WORST THING EVER. 

Number Six:

The "Secret" Menu. Here's a secret about it... We literally don't know it. I learned some secret menu drinks by going online and seeing what people say are in them, but other than that nope. We honestly have no clue!

Number Seven:

You'll love soy. I was already lactose intolerant when I started, so I always hated real milk. Pretty much every barista I knew would always order soy in their drinks because it just tastes SO much better. 

Number Eight:

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caramel is never okay.

So.. Whats your fav Starbucks drink? Don't worry, I wont be mad if its a frappuccino!