A Day In The Life Of A Competitive Barista
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- Опубліковано 23 лис 2023
- The US Barista Championship season is gearing up and I thought I’d take you along this year on some of my prep and training sessions. This is what the early stages look like while I’m still script writing. It’s just a little taste, of course, but the exciting parts are coming up very soon. Can’t wait to be on this journey with you all for the third year running.
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This is a format of video that I rarely do so bear with me as I get the hang of it but if you’d like to see more of this, either around competition or otherwise, let me know! Also, to all the Americans watching on premiere day, congrats for surviving Thanksgiving and hope you’re all having a well-deserved long weekend.
You got this I believe in you ❤
Could "they" do a good recording at the competition, maybe multicam with wireless microphones etc good light? Please 🙏
I absolutely love this sort of video! Easy watching and really appreciate getting to hear your thoughts this year on competition as compared to previous years ❤
Thanks for sharing this side of your competition prep - very interesting!
A BTS question re: the lab where you rehearse - How common are they? Do you rent the space by the hour?
Also, thanks for giving me something entertaining and informative to watch as I recover after a 2-day marathon of Thanksgiving cooking! (I *might* get off the couch sometime today, lol.)
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14/10 would like to see more of these kinds of videos. Super cool!
I love your video style. It is like we are a friend in the room as you practice. Your comment about enjoying the practice really came home to my experience. I was an Ironman participant. So many times I heard training partners complain about going out for a run or long bike. I loved the practice, the event was just the cherry on the cake. If my race did not go well, I enjoyed the journey.
A year ago I would have watched this video and had no idea what you were talking about. However, I have been obsessing over coffee over the past year. Watching you and Lance has helped me learn so much. Now everyone who visits my house wants coffee. Thank you! Look forward to seeing your performance ☕️
Keep doing these please. I'm very intrigued in the competitive side of coffee.
Really interesting to get a glimpse in to the huge amount of prep work & practice that you do. Best of luck for the competition!
So exciting to see you back in competition again, Morgan. Here's wishing you the best in this journey!! Let's gooo 🙌🙌
I nodded and laughed at every point here! I think my points as a “casual” barista:
- Everything has its place - keep it that way!
- people are generally happy to wait an extra minute or two for an excellent drink, rather than rush something average.
This was a really cool chance to see some of the behind the scenes prep for competition! Maybe it'll even give someone the inspiration to try it for themselves in the future.
This was a lovely mellow way to start my Saturday morning, thank you for sharing it.
I find this so fascinating- the workflow practice, the thought process, the tools, etc
Thank you for sharing this little sneak peek!! It's so interesting to see how you work and prep. It was cool to hear what went through your mind as you practiced, like when you talked about your latte art--all 4 servings looked awesome to me--I can see the level of skill, intention, and care you put into your work... it's very inspiring.
Wishing you all the best, I love your channel!
Yes, I love this format. It's fascinating to see the behind the scenes of the intricacies of the art of the barista!
thank you for sharing with us how you work and prep, I wish you to be able to always grow, wishing you luck for your journey, you’re very admirable!
Love watching you prepare- it’s inspiring in an artistic way- you’re a great teacher❣️ thanks Morgan🥰
Thank you for sharing the journey once again, I'm looking forward to it!
Really interesting to see other types of competitors as an archer getting ready for my own competition season ☕️🏹
Thank you for letting us get a peak into your process. I can imagine that it's not easy to do this when you are still working on stuff and it's not perfect yet. I loved this video and look forward to more of this kind of content.
GOOD LUCK!!! i hope u win, you’re my fav creator!!
I loved this vid so much, would love to see more of these videos that dive into more technical aspects of competition/coffee in general!
Recently came across your channel.. Love the content, very intellectually driven.. Learning so much in my new love for coffee.. Thanks Morgan!
Fun stuff, I’m sure you’ll have a great year! Thanks for the insights and have fun!☕️😃
Watching this video makes me miss competing in a barista competition. Figuring out all the components until competition day. I hope to watch you in live and learn so much!
Wish you success with the WBC challenge, we know you have got what it takes to be champ. I enjoyed the video very much, this is actually quite hypnotizing
Thank you. I need a few of those accessories to step up my espresso machine skills. Looking forward to seeing more of your preparations for the competition. 😃👍
🌟Congratulations on ranking #1 at the regional qualifier! This prep video was really interesting to watch - thank you!
Really enjoyed this behind the scene's prep. Tx for sharing and belated Happy Thanksgiving
great video! love this format
Much appreciated. That was interesting and entertaining,. fun even.. Good luck preparing and competing.
Morgan, you are so cute it’s ridiculous ! And I really appreciate your passion for coffee! Love the videos girl! Keep it up
this was fascinating. more please!
I really like this format 💕
love the prep vlogs!
Great Video!! Love see more of these
I loved this video. I like coffee, but I don't have a lot of knowledge about it. I watched your WBC video and wondered why they have you make such basic drinks. This video answered that question! Your evaluation of your milk pours was fascinating! Looking forward to more!
Yay, more content to fuel my addiction
If you are on a team which wins the Super Bowl ... a jockey who wins the Triple Crown ... you keep playing, keep riding and keep working on pouring the perfect heart. And Morgan, you have our best wishes and always our hearts!
Really lovely video! ❤ love good vlogs so much, and this felt like a casual masterclass as well~
I hope there is less freeze-distilling trauma than the Melb competitions. 😅💜
best of luck morgan! the great 2020 panini took away my chance to compete. thanks for letting me follow along your journey
I adore how passionate you are about coffee. Not many people find something they can pour themselves into!
Pun not intended but funny😂
Watching you practice and talk us through the process is fascinating and enjoyable. Question: Does anyone drink any of the coffee you create during practice sessions?
Love these Vlogs Morgan!
this is so impressive!
You got this ❤
I really enjoyed this video, and next time I go out for a coffee I will know what to look for on the foam and art 😃
Very nice.
If I may add, as a long time owner of the Force Tamper you might want to check the option of using the FT as a distributor as well.
After Wdt, place the FT on the PF, stable it with two fingers and spin the FT.
You can check the results.
Later press to tamp
Looking forward to seeing more of your WBC competition practice videos.
It was fun recognizing your tools you were unboxing were from your 2023 gift guide.
May I ask? Is "the lab" a place where other baristas have access to?
as a chef i loooooove these kinds of videos
Even as someone who only ever drinks dairy milk, in coffee or otherwise, it baffles me that alternative/plant-based milks were ever /not/ allowed at the competition. I feel like it eliminates a lot of options in terms of potential flavor/texture profiles, to say nothing of the barrier it creates for people who don't or can't consume dairy.
This is so interesting. I have so many questions tho like is being a competitive barista enough to pay the bills or do you work at an actual coffee shop during the rest of the year? What is the barrier to entry for this like how do you go from a regular barista to competing? Do you take classes for this? Is there like prize money or is it just glory? Do you do like coffee consulting on the side?
Hello! I would like to know when and where is the competition going to be? Thank you so much in advance for all your help! Best wishes, and I know that you are definitely going to win. :)
Hey Morgan I just want to thank you for all your videos, I have learned a lot and now I like coffee a lot more. I wish you the best of luck!
Incredible recipe! Thanks very much for sharing. What was the name of the wood you used again?
Have you ever messed around and tried using Cherry and Coconut together in a coffee drink?
I used to make smoothies at a shop when I was younger and one of my favorite creations that went on our secret menu was a cherry Pina colada type smoothie.
The two flavors are so complimentary with the tart and slightly sweet from the cherries and the amazing toasty campfire sweet flavors of the roasted coconut.
Love seeing all the amazing mad scientist drinks you come up with. Even though I'm not a coffee purist that loves it straight black, I still love all the different ways you can dress up a the perfect flavor vehicle that is coffee and espresso.
overall critique: really lovely and interesting how you talk about the prep process and the steps you take to prepare.
negative critique: I really didnt feel there were good camera angles in the beginning of the showcase of you routine, its just a feeling, but when you said you had a new WDT tool it was not actually shown or commented on from you how you felt it performed in this shot, it would have made really sense to follow up on you indroduction of your new WDT tool.
positive critique: 1. I really like the calm talking and deep voice explanations about whatever you talk. if you know what I mean, Hoffmann and you share a talent, voice rhythm and the deep voice help to really make it really enjoyable to listen to you. 2. nice smooth handling of your portalfilter. :P 3. actually I just planed to make an algorithm comment, keep on doing a great youtube and competition job.
I use a Barista Hustle pitcher but looking at my art .. it must be a defective one ;-)
As someone who just makes coffee at home I do try to streamline but very vague and haphazardly. I’m inspired to think about workflow now!
Love This….new subbie 💜
Having only found your channel a couple of months ago, I'm excited to watch your journey! What is the first tool for? Does it break up any grinds that get stuck together?
Pretty much! It’s a distribution tool so those needles break up major clumps and more evenly distribute the coffee grounds through the portafilter. The idea is to prevent channeling and allow for an even extraction through the puck.
Commenting for the algorithm, thanks for the video
I enjoy milk as a great dairy alternative. It doesn't foam well though. It tolerates higher temperatures better than other milk alternatives I've tried.
Wait, can we talk about the Mike McGill poster on your wall?! That's awesome!
Great behind the scenes video - also love that Jesus Lizard poster!!!
Love the vid.
What about the “stem “ from Ona for the scale/cup situation?
I’m considering it for this year. In past years, I’ve just really preferred the movement that using a Lunar has allowed me but I’m starting to run into issues with the types of cups it limits me to.
Your literally so cute & beautiful & you passion for your craft is so amazing ❤
So very awesome - thank you for bringing us behind the scenes with you! Now that baristas are using freeze-dried milk powder, do you think using freeze-dried coffee as a tool to enhance flavor will enter competition too? Is that even allowed? (EDIT: a typo)
You could use freeze dried coffee as an ingredient in your signature beverage but it wouldn’t be allowed in your other courses (at least at this point)
I have never gotten late art as good as any of those four.
Nationals in Norway in March I feel u 😂😂
hey @morgan! can u post the equipment you use and the links to buy them? thank you and good luck!
Love the black eagle and I’m very lucky to be able to work with it every day at my job but scale clearance on it is so annoying 😭
Very fun. Im wondering why you went from the Moonraker to the other wdt device. I made two, one like a Duomo and one like a Moonraker (from actual spirograph parts). I think the latter is much better. Thoughts?
The Autocomb is a bit more robust/durable for something like competition, like physically. Moonraker functions better in home use. In terms of extraction, I haven’t noticed a major different between them but that could change as I get more testing done.
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Where do you get your coffee beans from ?
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Excellence does not happen without unglamorous practice. Championship doesn't happen without extreme obsession to honing that excellence far above even most others that are considered excellent.
How long do you typically let your espresso degas before using it?
UUU GOT THIS GURRRRRRRRRRlLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
I most likely will never drink coffee... feel myself like watching Captain Tsubasa, could never really with football either but fun to watch :D
Is the E80 your personal grinder or loaned for competition?
Like your videos 😊
Can the contents of a knock box be used in compost, soaps, etc?
Sitting a $4k fx3 in the trunk floor is wild
20 min Morgan day in the life mini doc? Hitting like and writing this comment. Witness UA-cam algorithms, WITNESS!
Is that a waxed canvas jacket? If so, what brand is it?
Correct me if I'm wrong but with the rule change to milk didn't they also specify that plant based and alt milks can't be flavoured in anyway as well?
Are you being paid to practice (ie is your time, say, subsidized), or is this something you're doing in your spare time?
Wait - this is YOUR studio?! And that machine!?!?
Can you mix milks?
Can you make V6
Do you throw out all the practice drinks or is there a bunch of caffeine crazed people lurking behind the scenes?
Lol I was confused by the channel name at first
You look exactly like I thought
You know what, fair enough
Again, I say if, “Hello there.” Isn’t in your script you’ve missed. 😂😂
Hi :>
I didn't know you skate.
EdenSoy soy milk!!
I *hate* how the sponsored machine limits using actually good serving vessels and running actually good profiles
I hear you but I view it more as just part of the game. The sponsored machines usually change throughout the different levels of comp (you’ll likely end up on something different during prelims than you will at nationals and worlds) and it’s on you as the competitor to feel competent at pulling great shots with what you’re given.
In an ideal world, would you be able to profile all of your shots? Maybe, but that makes the logistics of competition tricker.
@@morgandrinkscoffee we just need flair to sponsor the competition 😂
@tommihommi1 that would be way too slow and inconsistent
@@loganmontgomery1955 it's a joke, of course it would never work.
But if flair somehow convinced the SCA with a fat check, competitors would be forced to use it.
@@tommihommi1 That would be fun to see actually, but really frustrating for the competitors.
Those shoes are definitely verging on scam territory. Nothing besides your approximate shoe size could be told from a top-down photo. They’re just taking a bunch of commercially available 3D shoe designs and vastly marking them up.
Your content is so good it makes the endless background music even more annoying than usual.
7:00 no human milk though WHAT OS EVEN THE POINT