Barista Counter Companion

Pocket Cafe Ordering Scripts

Walking up to a specialty cafe counter should never feel intimidating. Use these exact one-click scripts to tell the barista what cup profile you are craving.

Sweet Tea & BobaMedium Roast

Craving: Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea

Natural Brazil Cerrado or Costa Rica Honey

Barista Script:

“Hi! Could I please get a medium-roast Brazil natural or Costa Rica honey as a flat white or batch filter? I am looking for rich caramel and chocolate sweetness.”

Why it works: Whole coffee cherries dry in the warm sun. This pushes sweet fruit sugars deep into the bean. When roasted to a warm medium, it tastes like rich caramel and toasted nuts with no bitter punch.

Origin Guide →French Press

Citrus & Floral TeaLight Roast

Craving: Citrus Lemonade & Earl Grey

Washed Ethiopia Yirgacheffe or Kenya SL28

Barista Script:

“Good morning! Do you have a washed Ethiopian or Kenyan coffee on pour-over today? I love light, sparkling cups with floral and citrus notes.”

Why it works: Cool mountain air slows cherry growth. This packs the beans with natural lemon and floral oils. Clean water washing leaves a crisp, sunny cup like chilled tea.

Origin Guide →Pour-Over (V60)

Rich Dark ChocolateMedium Roast

Craving: 85% Artisanal Dark Chocolate

Washed Guatemala Huehuetenango or Colombia Huila

Barista Script:

“Hi! Could I please get a washed Guatemala Huehuetenango or Colombian Huila on batch brew or as an Americano? Looking for deep dark chocolate notes.”

Why it works: Dense beans from high mountain slopes pack deep cocoa richness. A steady medium roast turns natural bean oils into silky dark fudge notes with a clean, sweet finish.

Origin Guide →French Press

Caramel & Sweet DessertsMedium Roast

Craving: Salted Caramel Macchiato

Natural El Salvador Santa Ana or Yellow Honey Colombia

Barista Script:

“Hello! Do you have a naturally processed El Salvador or honey-processed Central American on bar today? Looking for sweet caramel and toffee notes.”

Why it works: Giant ripe cherries soak in the warm sun. A slow roast turns natural bean sugars into creamy toffee. It tastes like sweet butterscotch with zero syrup.

Origin Guide →AeroPress

Fruity Soda & SmoothiesLight Roast

Craving: Wild Berry Smoothie & Strawberry Soda

Anaerobic Natural Ethiopia Guji or Pink Bourbon Colombia

Barista Script:

“Hi! Do you have any anaerobic naturals or Ethiopian natural coffees on pour-over today? I love intensely fruity berry cups.”

Why it works: Ripe berries rest in sealed tanks before drying in the sun. Wild yeasts bring out bright strawberry and fruit punch flavors that taste like fresh juice in your cup.

Origin Guide →Pour-Over (V60)

Warm Spiced PastriesMedium Roast

Craving: Warm Cinnamon Roll & Spiced Pastry

Washed Peru Chanchamayo or Typica Ecuador

Barista Script:

“Hi! Could I please try a washed Peru or Ecuador on batch brew? Looking for warm baking spice and sweet pastry notes.”

Why it works: Tall shade trees protect coffee plants on high slopes. A warm roast turns natural sugars into sweet cinnamon and golden pastry notes.

Origin Guide →AeroPress