Follow-up on Starbucks training

[bruceb]

Thisis from ABC News, a source that comes close to being a tabloid in its content and style. It is read and watched by huge numbers of people. All the more interesting that they present this information, most of which I think TMCers would agree with. "It All Starts with a Good Grinder." I forgot for a moment that I was reading main-stream news and not TMC.

[espressomattic]

Pretty good read. Thanks Bruce

[johnny]

I was affected by this ... I was unable to get my Cranberry Muffin.

I dont quite see how this training will help though .... more and more starbucks are moving to fully automatic machines ???

So what does the the training entail then ?

(1) Press this button for a single shot
(2) Press this button for a double shot.

The only thing they can do is learn how to steam milk correctly

[bruceb]

Part of the training was supposed to be related to adjusting the automats. They can really only make a decent shot if they are adjusted properly and need constant attention.

The Chicago Tribune published some comments about this made by readers and most wrote this off as a publicity stunt. One person said "I'll order an espresso tomorrow and if it's drinkable I'll know that this training will have paid off, but I'm not expecting that to happen."

[fred25]

Part of the training was supposed to be related to adjusting the automats. They can really only make a decent shot if they are adjusted properly and need constant attention.

Did you mean like that?


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[Aadje]

[bruceb]

Hey! Did you attend the Starby training session?

[GeorgeW]

Interesting avatar Bruce. Are you filming the construction of your new stair lift?