Getting your name and coffee right all in a day’s work for baristas
Isabel Russel preparing coffee using the siphon brewing method. — Picture by Mukhriz HazimFrom the uncles at a kopitiam to baristas at cafes, making a good cup, however, can be an art form.
Russel has been in the barista trade for more than a decade but her excitement over coffee hasn’t dulled one bit. Russel is now stationed at the newly opened Starbucks Reserve cafe at Berjaya Times Square where single-origin coffees and brewing methods such as the pour-over, Chemex, and siphon are the star attractions.
Isabel Russel’s coffee knowledge allows enthusiasts to get up close and personal with their favourite beverage. — Picture by Mukhriz HazimRussel’s duties involve offering a highly customised experience to customers where their personal taste comes into play when preparing the coffee. “Just because we’re rushing through one beverage does not mean we can speed through the brewing process. It requires a certain pace so we don’t overextract or underextract the coffee.
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