CAFE VLOG 👩🏻 Opening Routine at my cafe JOY COFFEE BAR in Korea

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15 Jul 202108:43

Summary

TLDRBarista Joy, CEO of JOY COFFEE BAR, shares her journey of opening a cafe in Korea after moving from Australia. She describes the initial setup, including COVID-19 safety measures, her choice of equipment, and her commitment to quality coffee reminiscent of her Sydney days. Despite challenges like humidity affecting the coffee taste, she remains passionate, even introducing desserts to her menu. The video ends with a teaser for the next episode, promising more insights into her coffee-making process and a spotlight on Barista Michael's specialty drinks.

Takeaways

🌟 Barista Joy is the CEO of JOY COFFEE BAR and has recently transitioned into the role of a cafe owner.
🏖️ The cafe has been open for three weeks and Joy is enjoying a relaxing period after initial tension.
📋 Upon opening, various tasks are performed such as turning on the POS system, QR checklist for COVID, and temperature check machine.
☕ Joy's coffee-making experience in Sydney, Australia, influences the ambiance and style of JOY COFFEE BAR.
🇦🇺 Joy specializes in making Aussie style coffee, maintaining consistency whether making one cup or a hundred.
🔍 The choice of coffee beans is House blend by Camouflage in Seoul, selected for its Sydney-like flavor and to avoid taste fatigue.
💡 The use of a dosing cup is emphasized to minimize coffee waste and ensure accurate measurements.
🛠 The espresso machine used is El Rocio Dignity 2 group, a Korean-made machine, with reasons for its selection to be discussed in a future video.
🍪 Initially, the cafe did not offer desserts, but small quantities of chocolate chip cookies, banana bread, and balls are now available.
😷 Due to social distancing measures, visitors are required to scan a QR code, check their temperature, and use hand sanitizer.
☕️ Joy tastes the coffee with Piccolo latte and Flat white to ensure quality, noting that taste can vary with temperature and humidity.
🎁 Seven coupons for free coffee are mentioned, indicating a promotion or reward system in place for customers.

Q & A

Who is the main character in the transcript?
-The main character in the transcript is Barista Joy, the CEO of JOY COFFEE BAR.
How long has JOY COFFEE BAR been open?
-JOY COFFEE BAR has been open for three weeks at the time of the vlog.
What is the significance of the QR checklist and temperature check machine?
-The QR checklist and temperature check machine are part of the COVID-19 safety measures implemented at the cafe.
Where does Barista Joy feel like she is working when making coffee at her cafe?
-Barista Joy feels like she is working in Sydney, Australia, specifically in areas like Rhodes, Wentworth Point, and The Rocks.
Why did Barista Joy choose House blend by Camouflage in Seoul?
-Barista Joy chose House blend by Camouflage because their coffee reminds her of Sydney, and the company is actually from Sydney.
What type of coffee does Barista Joy specialize in making?
-Barista Joy specializes in making Aussie style coffee, which she learned and made in Australia.
How does Barista Joy ensure accurate measurement of coffee?
-Barista Joy uses a dosing cup to ensure accurate measurement and to minimize the loss of coffee.
What type of espresso machine does Barista Joy use?
-Barista Joy uses the El Rocio Dignity 2 group espresso machine made in Korea.
What desserts are mentioned as being prepared in the cafe?
-The desserts prepared in the cafe include chocolate chip cookies, banana bread, and balls.
What is the significance of the seven coupons for free?
-The seven coupons for free are part of a promotion or reward system that Barista Joy has implemented at her cafe.
How does Barista Joy feel about her cafe during the period of social distancing?
-Barista Joy is adapting to the social distancing measures by requiring QR code checks, temperature checks, and hand sanitizing for all visitors to the cafe.