My name is Krista, and I’m obsessed with coffee, tea, and all the delicious food that goes with them…
Hey there! My name is Krista and I’m the author here at Be Your Own Barista. I have a confession to make. I am a caffeine addict. I LOVE coffee in all forms! If I swung by Starbucks every time I needed my caffeine fix, I would never be able to pay me rent! And the coffee shop food! I love the salads, soups, and sandwiches, of course, but don’t even get me started on the pastries and desserts!
But, my obsession doesn’t end at the coffee shop. I absolutely love tearooms too! I have a deep love for high-quality tea that comes from somewhere deep in my soul. There is just something so beautiful about the process of selecting, brewing, and enjoying a cup of loose-leaf tea. I am super excited about sharing my favorite herbal, loose-leaf, and green teas, as well the best methods for brewing tea to retain its flavors and health benefits. Visiting tearooms for afternoon tea is one of my favorite pastimes.
How the Be Your Own Barista Blog Was Born
Eventually, I began to realize that I could save a ton of money if I learned how to make my favorite tea and coffee drinks at home. I invested in an espresso machine and other equipment for brewing barista-quality coffee and tea. I started experimenting with different recipes and practicing all the necessary techniques, like making espresso, steaming and foaming milk, and making cold brew coffee for my favorite cold coffee drinks. It took a lot of practice and trial and error, but I eventually got the knack of it. I also explored correct tea brewing methods and popular tea drinks and came up with some great recipes for those, too.
It wasn’t long before I had quite a collection of tearoom and coffee shop copycat recipes. I found that I actually liked my own creations better than the ones I was used to buying. And, it was great to be able to adjust the recipes according to strength, taste, and calorie count. My friends, family, and co-workers started asking me to teach them how to make their favorite copycat drinks. I couldn’t believe the feedback I was getting. Everyone was going crazy for my Starbucks copycat recipes!
Being a writer and blogger, it was only natural for me to start sharing my recipes online. And, that’s how I became the author of one of the most popular coffee and tea blogs on the internet! I set out to teach people how to select the best coffee beans and tea, how to use the proper equipment, and the best techniques to make their favorite tea and coffee drinks at home.
My readers save a ton of money, and they end up with higher-quality, tastier, and often healthier drinks. Getting to test the recipes as I create them is an added bonus!
Thanks for visiting Be Your Own Barista! If you try one of our recipes or tutorials, be sure to leave a comment and let us know how it came out!
Krista
