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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Starbucks’ Protein Lattes and Protein Matchas are made with Starbucks Protein-Boosted Milk, a blend of 2% milk and premium whey protein made daily by baristas.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Ryan Ludwig has worked in specialty coffee for about 22 years, starting out as a barista and managing cafes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
In addition to cutting down its menu size, Starbucks has also implemented AI-powered technology behind the counter to help streamline baristas’ workflow and improve efficiency with the goal of completing orders in four minutes or less.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
The debut novel features neither Ilya nor Shane — its characters are Scott, a pro hockey player, and Kip, a barista and grad student (they’re introduced in the show’s third episode).
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Ryan Ludwig has worked in specialty coffee for about 22 years, starting out as a barista and managing cafes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
In addition to cutting down its menu size, Starbucks has also implemented AI-powered technology behind the counter to help streamline baristas’ workflow and improve efficiency with the goal of completing orders in four minutes or less.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
The debut novel features neither Ilya nor Shane — its characters are Scott, a pro hockey player, and Kip, a barista and grad student (they’re introduced in the show’s third episode).
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Barista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barista. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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