What does Starbucks black apron mean?

The black apron is a status symbol in Starbucks.

You need to learn a lot of professional knowledge about coffee, be familiar with various coffee producing areas, understand the flavor of coffee beans and the stories behind them, and know how to teach the culture and knowledge of these coffees to guests.

It's not enough to know this. Starbucks has strict grade examination every year, including written examination and interview. Employees need to pass the exam to get a black apron. This position is called "coffee master".

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Starbucks began to hold the annual selection of outstanding coffee masters in March 2003, and the selection scope is baristas in various stores. The person who has the honor of black apron is called "coffee master" among Starbucks employees.

You can not only brew high-quality coffee, but also take on the responsibility of answering coffee questions for customers or being a lecturer in community coffee lecture courses in store service. To win the honor of black apron, you need to have the richest knowledge of coffee, the most creative and cordial service and the accurate preparation of coffee drinks ordered by customers.