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Years vs. Hours: The Uncomfortable Truth About How America Trains Its Baristas

Years vs. Hours: The Uncomfortable Truth About How America Trains Its Baristas

In Prague, becoming a skilled coffeehouse barista can take years of hands-on apprenticeship under a master. In the US, a weekend certification course and a confident handshake often gets you behind the bar. Two very different philosophies of craft — and the gap between them shows up in every single cup.

Beyond the Croissant: 7 Czech Pastries That Were Made for Your Morning Coffee

Beyond the Croissant: 7 Czech Pastries That Were Made for Your Morning Coffee

The American café pastry case has been a French and Italian affair for far too long. Czech baked goods — buttery, fruit-filled, cream-puffed, and perfectly balanced — are some of the most coffee-friendly pastries on the planet, and it's time they got their due. Here are seven classic Czech treats and exactly which coffee preparation brings out the best in each one.