barista
noun
ba·ris·ta
bə-ˈrē-stə 
bä-ˈrē-stä
: a person who makes and serves coffee (such as espresso) to the public
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The city’s top brewers, mixologists, and baristas have been quietly turning heads for a decade, the best channeling the unique energy and creative spirits of the desert.
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Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Some varieties can separate in hot coffee unless they're formulated as a barista blend.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
So, are young people dreaming to be baristas?
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Some varieties can separate in hot coffee unless they're formulated as a barista blend.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
So, are young people dreaming to be baristas?
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Barista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barista. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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