Teaching a New Barista How to Make Starbucks Drinks (POV)

Step behind the bar with me in this POV Starbucks training session, where I teach a brand-new barista how to make the most popular drinks on the menu. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to start your first shift at Starbucks, this video gives you a real behind-the-scenes look at how drinks are made, how new partners learn, and what it feels like to be part of the team.

From iced lattes and caramel macchiatos to refreshers and frappuccinos, every drink has its own recipe and rhythm. For a new barista, it can be overwhelming at first — so I walk them through each step, show them how to steam milk the right way, pull perfect espresso shots, and keep the line moving during a busy shift.

This isn’t a polished training video — it’s real-life barista learning in action, with all the small mistakes, quick corrections, and laughs that happen when you’re just starting out. If you’ve ever worked in food service, you’ll recognize the mix of nerves and excitement on a first day. And if you’ve never worked in a coffee shop, you’ll finally see how much goes into making your favorite Starbucks drinks.

I wanted to capture this in POV style so you can feel like you’re standing right next to us — watching how syrups are pumped, how shots are timed, how drinks are built, and how teamwork develops behind the counter.

By the end of this video, our new barista starts getting the hang of it — and you’ll see that moment when things finally “click.” It’s one of the best parts of working at Starbucks: teaching, sharing knowledge, and seeing someone grow in confidence with every drink they make.

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