Here's a little background: I worked at an awesome east coast third wave shop where I learned amazing things about coffee from the plant to cup and really upped my skill as a barista. But, because of life circumstances I had to move to the southwest to a town that hasn't got any third wave type shops.
However, since I needed a job and loved being a barista, I just got hired to work at an old school shop. I really want to gently help improve the quality of their practices, but I know they don't have some of the equipment I'm used to working with (how I miss our marzocco and EK43).
How can I be an advocate for things like flat tamping, weighing espresso shots, etc., without clashing with their shop practices and without having access the equipment I'm used to working with?
They've expressly said they were interested in my skills and want me to teach other baristas latte art pouring/milk texture improvement, so I feel that they are definitely willing to work with me and that they are open to improvements.
TL;DR So my basic question is what type of gear could I bring to improve quality at a old school coffee shop within limits: like my own tamper, a pitcher, practice pouring cup, etc since they don't have this kind of setup (yet)? And what are ways to get folks excited about seeing coffee as a science instead of a mysterious art?
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