POV: 2.5 Hours in a Busy Cafe | First Rain & Winter Drinks Rush

Welcome back to the Coffee Mami family! ❤️ As the seasons change and we get our first rain here in Izmir, the cafe is shifting from iced vanilla lattes to cozy winter warmers. In this super long POV shift, you'll see a bit of everything—espresso workflow, latte art, blue mocktails, San Sebastian cheesecake prep, and even some traditional Turkish winter drinks like Salep and Linden tea. Life is like a game, so don't take it too seriously—just dance through the busy moments and never panic on bar! Let me know in the comments if you have drinks like Salep in your country, and what your favorite winter cafe order is. ☕ Gear & Equipment I Use: Want to upgrade your home barista setup? You can support the channel by grabbing the tools I use on bar through my Amazon links below: My Favorite Milk Jug: https://amzn.to/4zkorMT My Favorite Espresso Machine: https://amzn.to/4hcUisx Great Tamper if you need one: https://amzn.to/4xNAZej 58.55 mm Espresso Distributor: https://amzn.to/4yZjWai Rubber Bar Mats 18x12 inch, Set of 6 - Non-Slip Spill & Drying Mats : https://amzn.to/4AAIjg0 Rubber Bar Mats 18*12 inch, Set of 1 - Non-Slip Spill & Drying Mats : https://amzn.to/4AtFn4F Knock Box: https://amzn.to/4xMTvU2 ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro, Iced Vanilla & Pumpkin Spice Lattes 00:06:39 - Latte Art Training & Cafe Rush Begins 00:18:02 - Essential Barista Gear (Tamper, Pitcher, Mat) 00:25:59 - Barista Philosophy: "Life is a game, don't take it serious" 00:44:48 - San Sebastian Cheesecake & White Velvet Pan 01:06:47 - Introducing Winter Tea to the Menu 01:13:07 - Chasing the Perfect Crema 01:25:04 - Training with our New Coworker 01:44:38 - Making Salep (Traditional Turkish Winter Drink) 01:53:10 - Prepping Blue Mocktails & Hot Chocolates 02:05:47 - How We Serve Matcha in Turkey 02:09:58 - The First Rain & The Shift to Hot Drinks 🌧️ 02:24:49 - Barista Tips: Why You Should Never Panic 02:35:20 - Preparing Linden & Winter Teas 02:39:37 - Taking a Well-Deserved Dinner Break Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't yet—I'm so happy to have you in the family and it inspires me to make much more content for you all!