Behind the Green Apron...It's just Coffee, right? - by Riki Lee Farrar (Paperback)

About the Book

If you've ever worked with people you must read this book! One barista's 12 year long employment comes to life in this book. The good, the bad and the ugly. Many readers so far have found it entertaining, enlightening and relatable.

Book Synopsis

What can we get started for you?

One simple question. A million answers.

Who doesn't enjoy a nice tasty beverage from their favorite coffee shop? Many people come to Starbucks to enjoy that delicious beverage. It is happily prepared for them or at least hopefully so. But what happens when things don't go according to plan? What happens when products run out? When the drink modifications get out of control? Oh my!

This book is a collection of my experiences of what it's like working for a coffee empire and. What I've seen and heard wearing the famous green apron. Shocking? Yes. Surprising? No.

For those who love to read and love coffee, grab your beverage of choice and get comfy.

Review Quotes

"I'm generally not a reader but this light hearted book is easy to read. Fun little stories you can pick up and read for 15min or an hour. "Great "library" material wink wink."

"The author tells it in a humorous way and not only shares about the negative sides, but accentuates the goodness too.. What an entertaining book. You won't be sorry you bought it..."

"Definitely recommend this for a fun read! We've all been to this particular coffee chain at some point in our life and this gives you an idea of what being a barista in one of the most popular coffee shops is like."

A lighthearted view of the other side of the counter. You'll laugh, you'll sigh, you'll ask yourself, "Did I do that?" It's an easy leisurely read and the stories within each page were witty and fun.

This book gave me so much appreciation for baristas and those who work in the hospitality industry alike. It's well written, funny and thought provoking! Do yourself a favor and READ THIS BOOK!

Having worked in retail with customers similar to those I read in this book brought me right back to the "dark days" but with extra laughs! I was legit LOLing and also super informed.

I love the way this book gives us a humorous look into the daily ritual of getting your favorite beverage. We get to "walk a mile in someone else's apron" and get to know the human spirit behind the apron.

What an eye opener! From the customer on the other side of the counter, I get it now! The author was funny...I laughed out loud more than once. An easy and enjoyable read!