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787 COFFEE: DAY-ONE BARISTA TRAINING GUIDE

Welcome to the 787 Coffee family! On your first day, there’s a lot to learn—and we’ve got your back. Below, you’ll find our story, the coffee we serve, and the top eight things you need to know to become an awesome 787 barista. Let’s do this!

8 things to cover on barista training at 787 coffee best coffee shop near me

  1. Who are we

  2. Coffee

  3. Growing & Learning

  4. The Humans of 787 Coffee

  5. 5 Barista Steps

  6. The Rules

  7. Our Drinks

  8. Pillars of Customer Experience

So WHO ARE WE?

  1. Who are we.

Our Roots: 787 Coffee started with a simple mission—bring humans together over a great cup of coffee. We’re passionate about what we do, and we believe in creating a space where everyone feels at home.

  1. Community & Culture: We believe coffee is more than a beverage; it’s a connector of humans, communities, and ideas. We are proud to have our own coffee farm. Hacienda Iluminada and to support neighboring farmers. Always using sustainable and eco-friendly coffee growing practices.

  2. EXPERIENCES We create experiences around coffee, not just a drink. Welcome to this coffee experience. Our Day 1 Barista experience.

We asked our caffeinated coworkers - Who are the humans of 787 Coffee and here are some of the answers we got. are we.

we are empowered. We serve POWERFUL HUMANS.

humans.

Coffee.

Farm animals.

we are caffeinated humans.

We are a Puerto Rican Coffee company .

Born in Maricao Puerto Rico .

Raised in New York City.

Opening coffee shops across the nation, sourcing our coffee not only from our own Hacienda Iluminada but also from farms that share our commitment to the highest standards of quality and sustainability.

THE COFFEE WE SERVE

Puerto Rico’s Finest Coffee

  • Farm-to-Cup Philosophy: We own or own coffee Farm in Maricao, Puerto Rico and partner with neighboring coffee farmer to ensure Specialty, Single Origin from Maricao. Using Sustainable and Eco-friendly growing methods.premium quality beans and fair practices. A true from harvest to cup.

  • Freshness Matters: We roast our beans in small batches for maximum flavor, aroma, and quality.

  1. Puerto Rico is a territory of the USA

  2. Farmers are USA Employees

  3. Only Hawaii and PR grow coffee here.

  4. Single Origin because it is from ONE REGION

  5. Specialty Coffee because we grade over 80 points

  6. Grown, processed and roasted in Puerto Rico.

  7. Hacienda Iluminada is the name of our coffee farm

  1. We work with origins for infusions and coldbrew to support farmers from the Americas.

  2. Whiskey, Mezcal and Tequila will be Made with a Specialty coffee from origin: Mexico

  3. Our classic coldbrew will be made with a specialty coffee from origin: Colombia