Coffee station
Espresso machine, grinder, portafilter and tamper are common barista terms.
Hospitality & Barista English
Café Equipment English for Barista Work
Learn common café equipment vocabulary including espresso machine, grinder, portafilter, steam wand, milk jug and tamper.
Part of Hospitality & Barista English Coffee English — one of 12 practical café-English collections.
Quick answer
What you need to know
Learn common café equipment vocabulary including espresso machine, grinder, portafilter, steam wand, milk jug and tamper.
Milk station
Steam wand and milk jug are used when preparing milk drinks.
Cleaning and workflow
You may also hear knock box, cloth, tray, lids and takeaway cups.
Real dialogue
Use short English that keeps the conversation moving
Useful response
“Sorry, could you say that again?”
Confidence rule
You do not need perfect grammar or an Australian accent. Clear, polite English is enough.
Quick Check
Café Equipment English for Barista Work Quiz
Check the practical English from this lesson. You can retake the quiz if you want more practice.
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Q1 · Real-life English
What is the main goal of this lesson?
Q2 · Real-life English
Which response is safest when you do not understand?
Q3 · Real-life English
Which style is best for practical café English?
Q4 · Real-life English
What should you remember about Australian cafés?
Q5 · Real-life English
What is a useful next step after this lesson?
Real-world mission
Try one part of this lesson in real life
On your next café visit, listen for one phrase from this lesson and use one short response. If the situation is different, ask a simple question rather than guessing.