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The purportedly unique and local feel of coffee shops has instead been homogenized into a singular, palatable aesthetic.
When it comes to gentrification, Philadelphia baristas say they’re ‘part of the problem.’ But as low-wage workers, where else should they live and work?
Tipping seems to be more coercive and less tied to service quality these days.
Cultural omnivores are economically and culturally privileged people who can enjoy both “highbrow” and “lowbrow” cultural products, like good and bad coffee, simultaneously.
The science behind why what your barista achieves at the cafe tastes better than what you can come up with at home.




