She’s circling her wagons. In the wild new TLC reality series “Suddenly Amish” (premiering Tues. Jan 13. At 10 p.m.), six people from the regular world are sent to go live in Amish society. For Billie Jo, 44, the experience was a lifelong dream come true. “I have always been intrigued and always been interested … Read more
Coffee shops are blending artificial intelligence into their brews. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol confirmed that the coffee giant is taking steps to immerse itself in AI experimentation when speaking at Salesforce’s annual Dreamforce event, according to Fortune. Niccol shared details about the internal technology that’s being developed, helping baristas prepare coffees in real time and … Read more
Look what you made me brew. Starbucks baristas are constantly under pressure to complete coffee orders as quickly as possible, so mistakes are bound to happen — sometimes innocently and other times deliberately. A former Starbucks barista shared on Reddit how exactly they would sneakily seek out revenge on rude customers. The former employee wrote … Read more
It pays to be patient. One barista at the coffee chain recently took to Reddit to share a one-star review she received after an interaction that she expected to end with a free drink for the customer. The poster shared a screenshot of the review from a patron named Emily that read, “As someone who … Read more
They’ve got a latte problems with you people, and now you’re going to hear about it. A piping hot and bothered Starbucks barista stirred up something of a brew-ha-ha online recently, by roasting what they felt to be the most irksome habits common to patrons of the coffee chain. “I’ve had such a sh–ty day … Read more
Don’t let your money sip away! The easiest way to save money on coffee is to make it at home, but some of us can’t live without our Venti Java Chip Frappuccinos — a treat that’s become increasingly expensive in recent years. Fortunately, a former Starbucks barista reveals, you don’t have to give up your visits … Read more
It was a real brew ha ha. A bikini-clad barista smashed in a man’s car windshield amid a fight over the cost of a $22 coffee — and online admirers are cheering her on. Emma Lee, 23, was captured on surveillance video pulling out a hammer during the dispute, which took place at her drive-thru … Read more
This woman’s brew-tiful gesture has TikTok in tears. A Starbucks barista shared an encounter she had with a customer, and the heartwarming story quickly went viral. The coffee maker, named Courtney, posted a video on Apr. 26 sharing the story and asking users on the platform to help her find the woman she spoke to. … Read more
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto. An android barista kiosk in Hudson Yards is causing coffee drinkers to short-circuit from excitement as the mocha-making machine autonomously handles their orders. But what this bot really runs on is tips. That’s right folks, even robots are prompting customers to pay it forward on a tablet screen nowadays. And don’t … Read more
He’s spilling the beans. Getting a good cup of coffee can be a tall order — but a former Starbucks barista says there are obvious signs you’re about to be served up a subpar cup of Joe. Dylan Clair, who worked at one of the coffee giant’s franchises for over a year, says there are … Read more
She liked him a latte. A smitten Starbucks barista found love in the cashier line after she laid eyes on one lucky fella and etched her number on his holiday cappuccino cup. Now, they’re married. Samantha Hildebrandt, now 26, was working part-time at the cafe chain while in college, only ever greeting her future hubby, … Read more
Stuck in your Starbucks routine? Beyond your usual drink — and the menu boards that seem to list fewer and fewer options — there’s a whole other Starbucks experience out there just waiting to be tapped into, according to a former barista. Monica McDonald put in two years working for the Seattle-based coffee giant, during her … Read more
Broadway’s brightest new star is a coffee-making, disco-dancing robot. San the Robot Barista is slinging java in the unlikely confines of Sanmiwago, a new Taiwanese dumpling spot on Broadway at West 53rd Street, next to the Stephen Colbert theater. The big-bellied bot has multi-jointed arms and prongs for fingers and whips up coffee, espresso, cappucino and … Read more
There’s nothing that hits quite like that very first sip of coffee. However, for those opting to whip up crisp, cool iced lattes at home, there’s a better way to ensure that the drink tastes great. A Miami café called White Rose Coffee has shared the right techniques for making iced lattes on TikTok. The … Read more
A barista has revealed the one thing you should never do when ordering – and then waiting for – your coffee. Franco Amitrano, who owns Cafe & Cucina in Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia spilled the beans about his job on news.com.au’s podcast “I’ve Got News For You.” Amitrano has been making coffee for 25 years – … Read more
Where have you bean? A Starbucks barista on TikTok is claiming her store has been out of espresso for two months — meaning that mochas, cappuccinos and lattes are a no-go. TikTok user @toreeisnotdead took to the social media platform last week to share her “help” message in a clip that has served more than … Read more
This Starbucks employee is all worked up into a froth over her coffee clientele. Keicha Halsell — a k a Keke Not Palmer on TikTok — is blowing the plastic lid off of the worst things customers can do when ordering a cup o’ joe at the Seattle-based coffee chain. The barista revealed in a … Read more