A Tribute to Segafredo Zanetti Espresso, where the wold’s finest Baristas and servers come alive!! oops, kitchen crews included..
Posted on October 5, 2007
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Before i start off with my blog, i would like to thank the following people, who has been there to support me over the years, making me who i am and what i am now. Mr Danny, my boss, Mrs Amy, who was my lady boss when i was working back there in Segafredo Zanetti Espresso KL, Kelvin a.k.a. Polar Bear a.k.a. Boon Keong a.k.a. Tai Si Hen(g), Bun Chung, my 2nd Si Heng, the core of Segafredo Zanetti Espresso KL, my macha Vicky a.k.a. Tua Pui Or Chi Bai a.k.a. Black Master son of a gun cockeral-cock fuckeral-fuck hip to ‘da hop to ‘da hip to ‘da hop (i seriously wonder how the heck did he came out with such name), the other macha Stephen a.k.a. Mamak Panjang a.k.a. Sega Stoner a.k.a. Bei Yau (given by Polar Boon Keong), my another macha Luke a.k.a. Pordutchi a.k.a. Lukee Boi, Suresh (as skinny as ever), Mala, Joe, Dellyn, my Tai Ka Jeh Apple a.k.a. Bee Bee, Leng Lui Nychole, Ah Fai, Ah Kiang a.k.a. Hamster, Aung the kung fu master from Burmah, Ah Hong a.k.a. Bear Bear Hung, Tai Kor Cheng, Dennis the Magician, Phoebe, Ling, Aiko, Craig, Azlan, Prabha the future rapper(currently studying in Limkokwing, saw him performing during an event, believe me, he’s good), Husni the weed man, Mr VJ who backed us up when we needed help, etc etc and the list goes on.. (for those who i missed out, thousands of apologies)
Caffe, in Italian, or better known as Coffee in English, is one of the best beverage that you can ever find in this world. Coffee, can be differ into various tastes and types. We have the most common coffee, which is the Fresh Brew Coffee, or Black Coffee in other words. We have other combination of coffee and milk which originated from Italy, which are Cappucino, Latte, Machiatto, Ristretto, and of course not forgetting the root of all types of coffee, the Espresso.
Before i entered the bartending line, i was working in a small 3 stars hotel bar. I didn’t get to learn much from there, thus i decided to get out of the hotel and venture into real bartending scene. I tried applying as a bartender in Segafredo Penang, twice, but nothing seemed to happen. Then, i told my parents that i would love to go find a job in KL, the city that never sleeps. Both of my parents are really supportive on that, they didn’t think much and approved my request.
I reached KL with a only bag full of clothes, as i assumed that i can still go back to Penang to pack up more clothes before i really move down to KL. The 1st shop that i went in for my interview was Segafredo Zanetti Espresso, which was then located at KL Plaza’s side walk, facing directly to Star Hill shopping centre. How’d i know about that place? Well, i had a tea and talk session with my college mates while i was still studying in KL, which was my final year.
Mrs Amy was there, i still can recognize her as i saw her the other time when i was there for the tea and talk session. I approached her and ask if there were any vacancies for a bartender. Her reply was positive, i was like standing on top of the world at that moment. Then there comes Kelvin to interview me. After some questions and answers i finally passed the interview, and Mrs Amy wanted me to start working the following week. That is how i got myself into the real bartending scene. Well, i won’t address myself as a bartender, i would prefer a Barista. In European countries, a Barista is treated equally as doctors and other professionals. Cool huh?
I learnt all the skills that i need to brew a fine cup of coffee (in general) in Segafredo Zanetti Espresso KL. Throughout the whole year which is 365days, take out all my off days and public holidays, the other working days will involve at least ONE scolding session form Mrs Amy. Yup, at that time i was really frustrated as she scolds even over small tiny matters, i don’t know what were all the scoldings for, until i left and moved on, i found out that all those scolding sessions are freakin’ useful and built my character up.
There was this time when me, Kelvin, Vicky and Stephen were so crazy over flair bartending, and we went practicing every single night after work, till like 5 or 6 in the morning. Then we went jamming with Luke, by a pond.. Come to think of it, it was kinda gay as there were only 3 dudes, sitting on a bench, jamming, gosh..
I did planned to go back to work, joining the crew. But unforseen circumstances occur, and Mrs Amy had no choice but to end the business. All staffs went back on the last night of the operation and everyone was so touched when Mrs Amy thanked us for our contribution.
Will there be a new Segafredo Zanetti Espresso outlet in KL? We’ll find out soon enough, i hope..
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