My love for coffee didn't begin until I was a senior in high school, when I applied for my 2nd job in life at Starbucks! I knew nothing about coffee, tea, or any other "fancy" drink for that matter. But I did know one thing, I was excited to be around people that were happy and friendly. Any time I visited a Starbucks, which was rare at that time (because they hadn't built them on every other corner yet) I enjoyed talking to the baristas. Back in the day, I never went for the drinks I always grabbed the pastries! To get back on track, my love for coffee began while I was a barista. We had to taste each blend and describe all of its notes, fruity, earthy, bold, smooth, etc. Honestly, in the beginning I would just throw things out there based on what an older woman that I worked with said (LOL) later in the game my taste buds became THAT much more sophisticated and I was then able to accurately describe a blend. Pretty much, that is when it all started now coffee is a daily ritual that I truly enjoy.
