Recipes & Barista Knowledge

A practical recipe grid for daytime and nighttime operation, from espresso classics to signature lounge drinks.

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Classic espresso cup

Classic Espresso

Video preview: 35s

Ingredients: 18g coffee, filtered water.

Steps: 1) Dose 18g. 2) Tamp level. 3) Pull 36g in 27-30s. 4) Serve immediately.

Cortado cup

Cortado

Video preview: 40s

Ingredients: Double espresso, 60 ml milk.

Steps: 1) Pull double shot. 2) Steam milk to silky texture. 3) Pour 1:1 with espresso. 4) Serve in 120 ml glass.

Flat white cup

Flat White

Video preview: 55s

Ingredients: Double ristretto, 130 ml milk.

Steps: 1) Pull ristretto-style shot. 2) Steam milk to microfoam. 3) Pour centered with thin stream. 4) Finish with simple latte-art.

Lavender latte cup

Lavender Latte

Video preview: 45s

Ingredients: Double espresso, 15 ml lavender syrup, 160 ml milk.

Steps: 1) Add syrup to cup. 2) Pull espresso over syrup. 3) Steam milk. 4) Pour and garnish with dried lavender.

Cinnamon espresso cup

Cinnamon Espresso

Video preview: 30s

Ingredients: Double espresso, 5 ml cinnamon syrup, cinnamon dust.

Steps: 1) Pull shot into pre-heated cup. 2) Add syrup and stir once. 3) Dust lightly with cinnamon. 4) Serve immediately.

Salted caramel cold brew glass

Salted Caramel Cold Brew

Video preview: 50s

Ingredients: 120 ml cold brew, 20 ml salted caramel, ice, 40 ml milk foam.

Steps: 1) Fill glass with ice. 2) Add caramel and cold brew. 3) Top with milk foam. 4) Finish with caramel drizzle.

Nitro cold brew glass

Nitro Cold Brew

Video preview: 60s

Ingredients: Filtered cold brew concentrate, nitrogen infusion.

Steps: 1) Chill keg line. 2) Infuse brew with nitrogen. 3) Serve in clear glass without ice. 4) Let crema settle before serving.

Cascara tea cup

Cascara Tea

Video preview: 35s

Ingredients: 8g cascara, 200 ml water at 93C, orange peel.

Steps: 1) Rinse server. 2) Steep cascara for 4 minutes. 3) Filter into cup. 4) Add orange peel aromatic twist.

Batch brew and casino-style iced latte

Batch Brew + Casino Break Pair

Video preview: 58s

Ingredients: 60g coffee / 1L water for batch; iced latte with vanilla-oak syrup for night version.

Steps: 1) Brew batch for steady service. 2) Offer quick double espresso option for night shift. 3) Build iced latte with whiskey-like non-alcoholic notes. 4) Serve in highball over ice.

Barista Tips

Read roast behavior quickly, recalibrate grind during peak and low-hour, manage milk texture, and monitor temperature and TDS for repeatability.