[Barista Routine] Pre-Opening Part 1 : Preparation, Calibration, Set Up | Melbourne | LaurAngelia

This video was recorded on August 2021. It was supposed to be the peak of winter, but that morning was a bit warm, I guess it's because we were so close to Spring.
Lockdown was still in place at the time of this video was recorded.
My Pre-Opening Routine now is not too far off from this, so I hope you could learn something from it.
Love you all,
xoxo
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❏ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ❏
What is this Cafe?
✨ This cafe is called Gordon Espresso
Where is this Cafe?
✨ It's in 71 Coventry St, Southbank, Melbourne
Do you own this Cafe?
✨ No, I'm just working as a barista here
Do you work here full time?
✨ No, I work part-time
What is the espresso machine that you use?
✨ Synesso MVP Hydra
What is the grinder that you use?
✨ House Blend : Mazzer
✨ Single Origin : Victoria Arduino Mythos One
✨ Filter/Decaf : Mahlkonig EK 43
Who are your co-workers?
✨ Nick - The Owner
✨ Rowan - The Manager / Barista : / rowy_d
✨ Christiana - Front of House
What beans that you use?
✨ Dark Horse from Five Senses
What is the green thing that you use for dosing? Where can I get one?
✨ amzn.to/3ngI1qZ
Why are you taking a bit of the coffee grounds out every time you dose the coffee?
✨ The coffee recipe requires 23gr dose of the coffee ground, and most of the time, the grinder is being inaccurate, either giving me too much or too little, so I have to scoop it out :)
Where are you from?
✨ Indonesia
How to find a Barista work in Australia if I’m from another country?
✨ You have to obtain a visa that allows you to come, stay & work in here first, then you can apply for a Barista job. Most people from other countries (I was too) use Work & Holiday Visa.
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❏ VIDEO RECORDING ❏
➫ Sony ZV-1
➫ iPhone XS
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❏ VIDEO EDITING ❏
➫ Final Cut Pro (iMac)
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[@devoreauxvanwinkle9391]

Time really does fly when you're busy. That didn't feel like 26 minutes. Can't wait for part 2.

[@laurangelia]

Oiyeee~

[@superkitten7560]

One sec. Let me book a flight from the U.S. all the way to Australia, go to this coffee shop and order a single origin espresso for this lady lol. I love your opening videos. I especially like seeing the first few customers and all these different kinds of people on their way to work.

[@laurangelia]

Will be happy to serve! :D

[@tikanyukmangam4669]

That's right, I agree with your opinion 👍👍😊

[@thinair5918]

Laura your vlogs are like chocolate, never want them to be finished no matter how long.. keep em coming girl. Waiting for the part 2 😍

[@edwintan3581]

I love single origin coffees! The notes you get are unique! Great vid Laura! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@valentinaesterbojanovic5783]

When I was working as a barista I absolutely hated when people would come before opening time. Like seriously let me opet the cafee in peace 😅

[@Vespine.]

No

[@angeltv2374]

Because of your coffee video vlogs, you inspire me more to become a barista soon and have my own coffee shop in the future. Thanks a lot. More vlogs to come.✨

[@arms.7706]

I find this entertaining when seeing someone so passionate about her job.

[@nixdapogs]

I respect your grind, Laura. Very admirable.

[@micah9261]

Can definitely understand when you have to turn a customer away first thing in the morning. I start work at 6.30 and we don’t ‘open’ until 7. So we’re given 30 minutes to take the furniture out, set up the till, stock the cabinet, flush the machine and get cutlery prepped. That’s shared for 2 people - 1 does the cabinet and till and I do the furniture. It seems like you have a fair bit to do for your routine. It is disheartening to turn away a customer. We get it, they’re somewhat cranky bc it’s early in the morning and they want coffee. I didn’t feel comfortable when I first had to tell a customer that we’re not opened even though some of us are there working. So what, you lose a customer. You lose a sale. It doesn’t matter too much. Focus on what matters, which is setting up the cafe. That, to me, is more important

[@JessGuan]

Hey Laura!!! So happy for you guys in Melbourne, it was such a long and painful lockdown but you go through it 🥰 So cool to watch you making coffees~

[@laurangelia]

Thank you so much Jess!! Hope you're staying safe where you are :)

[@LARGA]

Another amazing video. Very satisfying to watch 'till the end of it.

[@asha740]

I would love to see the chefs morning routine there too! Love the video !

[@debasishsengupta5681]

You have posted a nice video I inspired through your blog. I appreciate it. Thank you ❤️❤️

[@sabitkondakc9147]

Thanks Laura, this's a great Vlog, I enjoyed your routine.

[@joanF498]

I love these I’ve watch every one of them. They make my work day go by so fast 😂

[@elninotheman]

work ethic is a part of barista life. bravo

[@alican857]

I feel so good when I watch your videos. I'm planning to open my own cafe soon. That's why your videos are very useful for me. Thanks for sharing :)

[@andribudhiawan9415]

i love your vlog since i saw your 'Working Solo on Morning Rush' a few minutes ago :)). hope your day so cheerful, Laura.

[@laurangelia]

Thank you!

[@rhiannajd4412]

Love your opening videos Laura! I used to open up a pharmacy that I worked at way back when everyday at 7am and I was petrified of how dark it was 😂

[@megawijayanti]

Yass!!! Finally, see new espresso machine dan puqpress. At my place, single origin = Aceh Gayo, only for black coffee and people like it. But for white im using full arabica blend Bali-malabar. and so many people enjoy Coffee filter V60 too in here, I think people have different taste for the coffee. Wish i can to come to Gordon Coffee :D. Thank you for filming pre-opening.cant wait for part 2 !!

[@kakashihataki7788]

From this day on, it will be the dream of my life to come to your place and work in it💜

[@rleon8183]

Laura… learned so much about your process… I like your espresso machine with built in timer, the way you measure your beans for accuracy before putting it into the portafilter... how you can let the milk steam by itself so you can do other tasks... just amazing. Thanks so much - I will incorporate some of your ideas when I do espresso.

[@laurangelia]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@vincentcosmos8539]

I'm trying to get a part time job as a first time barista, your videos are very nice for getting a grap of a barista's job ! Thx

[@g0nnagety0u52]

Love your videos and it's amazing.

[@user-df7om6qb7k]

I can't stop watching you, you are amazing, you give me a desire to open my own coffee shop. ❤ From Morocco

[@laurangelia]

Go for it!

[@trishraj07]

I love how you thanked the hot water in this vid haha! great video!

[@rodrig0.]

Hello from Brazil. I love your videos. Take care! 🇧🇷

[@jordanyt3549]

Wow im really impressed by your hard works. Heads off! ❤️ please make bigger subtitles just a suggestion

[@_JamJam_]

Nice video! I liked to see this cafe opening routine. I don't even drink coffee, but I still enjoy this content!! Haha

[@joumaiivii7330]

I am now a nurse. but watching your video really made me miss being a barista when i was still studying. I hope youre staying safe.

[@laurangelia]

Both jobs keep people alive, haha..

[@mugsNshirts]

I'm addicted to your videos and I don't know why maybe because I'm not a morning person

[@ronanlorena3397]

That espresso machine is amazing 😍

[@jainudinanwar3026]

good video laura !

[@minaspap1862]

Love your videos! Keep it up!

[@laurangelia]

Thank you!

[@delforhuum]

very good!!!

[@dingowalk3592]

nice video, I used to have a restaurant. However, the business was hit hard by covid, so I closed it. Not easy to be in the restaurant business. Your vlog reminded me of the routine I had. Thanks for sharing

[@Ovirisr]

I really enjoy your videos as I intend to startup a small business for coffee,cappuccino,hot chocolate as well as crepes and gauffre 🥰

[@elfridarisma593]

Selalu suka vlognya 🤗

[@saurabhauti175]

Always the best 👍

[@CrewMars]

So you could not help her right away and she got already pissed off? Don't let people ruin your day because they hate themselves. You did a great job Laura!

[@QuynhPham-vq3fy]

Omg, your story, I learnt my lesson too. I felt bad refusing customer. I made one coffee and it was like ppl from no where showing up 🤣 I got smashed, and hadnt finised the pre-opening. I now only take orders when I finished my pre-opening. I saw another video you said you may prefer the ginder by weight. Maybe look at the Fiorenzato, they have some, but the build in scale is very sensitive. Our shop could use it because we 're open area and sometimes it gets very windy.

[@skysora3957]

Semangat cici !!!

[@quang8684]

love your vids xx

[@chewyeokpeng4772]

She is very passionate & serious ABT her work. Not many Baristas taste their espressos when they serve the espresso or try to calibrate it. :)

[@m-dulaim]

I like that Good luck ❤️

[@paaimymelody]

thank you it inspire 💕💕💕

[@user-zu4cb7bq7p]

화사한 분위기의 온화함이 느껴지는 매장 입니다. 이른 아침에 라떼마시러 가보고 싶습니다.^^

[@todornikolov2063]

I loooove people who loves what they do :) :)

[@wanazrin9485]

Hi Laura I am Wan from kl..Saya terjumpa vlog awak kerana saya mencari idea buat kafe saya...Saya juga Barista dan Harap awak success di sana dan keep it up dengan vlog awak..I love it.

[@tribunal1256]

Semangat mba Laura, sukses selalu

[@barista7895]

You’re my inspiration that is why i’m here in COSTA riyadh saudi arabia as a barista 😊 and i’m from the philippines 😀 🍵🥂🍻

[@laurangelia]

Amazing!

[@4myloving]

Seneng nonton ginian, semoga kelak bisa punya cafe sndri, dan jadi barista juga 😁

[@agustinvera3728]

Love your videos... Greetings from Argentina

[@AUTubeN22]

hope you get to open your own place someday soon your no weakling. cool bean's thanks!

[@tonysin4474]

my wife does the same every morning, most of the time she left home around 4 am. she's with peets. i salute to women who tirelessly doing a good job.

[@kevinkristian8029]

I'm happy if there's a coffeeshop open in the early morning (read: subuh) because people need coffee more in the morning

[@thecruize9034]

BREATHTAKING!

[@WokwithLan]

I am here to support.

[@Sleepistherapy]

Incredible

[@naivegirl3853]

Omg I just watched last video About baristas vlog, Now I understand why you quit . You don’t deserve they anymore. I will looking forward you new journey.

[@thebaliflorist507]

Laura, love your videos. Question, how do you get the dosing cup to stay on the mythos one without it jumping off since mythos one has a button on the mouth? Am considering to use a dosing cup like you. Help !

[@shabazdharwadkar3756]

Love to meet you from dubai.... Worked in Starbucks for 5 years never seen a girl that expert

[@chotuusian4127]

Good job

[@fachrihs235]

Wow brand new coffe machine.

[@fatimazahra-sn5iw]

good job

[@michaeldeng1981]

It's a hard work. Most of the time you have to stand.

[@mikafaragher473]

hey laura, I don’t know much about single origin or batch brew options. maybe set up a chalk sign at the front of the cafe promoting it? “ask us about our single origin options!” or something like that?

[@laurangelia]

We have a giant display for our coffee info on the wall, I guess not many people are paying attention to it though :)

[@danaglass1265]

Put it on sale, people love a deal!

[@manojrai3580]

I can learned something from this video making cofee 😎

[@monster_fac3512]

I loved to watch your videos and you’re pretty faster making coffees.😉

[@YimstaNation]

You're def one of those employees that if you quit they wouldn't know what to do lol. Great video!

[@adpentinc]

You are a hard worker :-)

[@lshepherd5859]

02:01 just like loading artillery tank's shells in abram m1a2c .

[@trungkienle3979]

Hi! If you trying to taste an expresso to test its taste before serve the coffee to customers, how would you know whether it's good or bad? Can you share some of your tips to taste an expresso, please? Thank you

[@nahrakeyboardofficial6646]

Good job...

[@YonasPraba]

Yeaah, try single origin, it's good 😁

[@laurangelia]

Jam 6 an

[@thezyrush]

I very like to see your work.

[@laurangelia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@humblekevo7927]

Amazing job But why don't you use scale to check if your yield is on point

[@tommylam460]

i love u❤️

[@alberttelling8825]

Where do you buy the green thingy that you put to hold ground coffee from the grinder.

[@saputraadi6580]

Saya suka kak videonya..

[@kevindeng6412]

Could you tell me the brand of the coffee machine present in the video

[@ma.1749]

Wow that’s early

[@paullostcat]

nice prepp

[@oncewizone2480]

You’re so cool!

[@AussieMumVLOGS]

I get scared too when it's dark. What time do you have to arrive? ( I want to become a barista) what is house blend and single origin beans?

[@user-kv3ev1kz8b]

Gooooood Routine From Japan

[@reyandyrosadyy6647]

Seru banget ya ci

[@oke_gaz]

hebat ya cepet banget kerja nya Lau..

[@fabiangodinez1658]

Starting the day with a good bowl of hot soup 😉

[@baristacouplejourneymarkje9435]

From uae 🇦🇪 same as you working solo at opening time … Lots to do 😅🤦🏻‍♀️

[@aahmed6975]

What type of espresso machine are you using?

[@aidenyang747]

What espresso machine are you using?

[@julyflowers1292]

May I ask what is Single Origin coffee? Is that the brand or is it a type? I’d like to buy some after seeing how much you like it!lol

[@originalmartialartsmovies2314]

i want to open amy own but have no idea

[@paulle2953]

Hi Laura loves ur shirt, is it a synesso you using? May I ask

[@aaronaguado6158]

I hope starbucks works this fast too

[@hafizh4942]

Hii laura. What is the batch brew for? Haha sorry im juat getting in to the coffee culture, seems like different country have different coffee culture

[@flamingspirit9356]

i know this is late but why do you flush the machine with the coffee? wouldn't it be easier just to use the water?

[@roicesatoya5080]

What is your coffee counter made of?

[@mickochiro910]

Done subscribe..Wow profficional barista Laura..good job..I really like this job.. I love to learn it someday.. Anyway Laura which country did your work?