POV: FIX These 20 Mistakes (From a 10-Year Experienced Trainer)

Hey guys! I fix these mistakes with my students almost every day. The quality of milk is still the most important, but these techniques are often misdiagnosed by most trainers. Let me know if this helps! :). 0:00 – Intro 1:08 – Mistake 1: Not swirling milk 3:16 – Mistake 2: Not swirling coffee 6:12 – Mistake 3: Taking too long 8:20 – Mistake 4: Too many pauses 10:41 – Mistake 5: Wrong cup position 13:20 – Mistake 6: Not tilting cup 15:27 – Mistake 7: Straightening too fast 16:24 – Cup Zones explained 17:41 – Mistake 8: Pouring at Zone 3 20:23 – Mistake 9: Pouring at Zone 1 22:22 – Mistake 10: Jug too close for base 24:51 – Mistake 11: Jug too far for heart 26:53 – Mistake 12: Lifting too early 27:44 – Heavy vs Light Pour explained 28:57 – Mistake 13: Heavy pour for canvas 31:19 – Mistake 14: Light pour for heart 33:24 – Mistake 15: Can’t control heavy pour 34:48 – Cutting technique 35:33 – Mistake 16: Wrong cutting method 37:45 – Mistake 17: Lifting too high 39:57 – Mistake 18: Jug too close when cutting 41:53 – Mistake 19: Heavy pour cut 43:43 – Mistake 20: Not cutting straight 44:35 – Outro I’m Nguyen Le, barista trainer, educator, and founder of Sydney’s highest-rated coffee school, First Shot Barista Training. Here, you’ll discover: 🔥 POV coffee tutorials filmed through the eyes of a professional barista 💡 Fast latte art and workflow challenges designed to push your limits 🎓 Behind-the-scenes lessons on how we train baristas to industry standards 💬 Real stories about coffee, career growth, and building confidence behind the bar Whether you’re a café owner, beginner barista, or coffee enthusiast, this channel is your space to learn, practise, and be inspired. Every episode is crafted to help you make better coffee, build better habits, and see what’s truly possible when passion meets discipline. 👉 Subscribe to join our growing community of baristas and dreamers reshaping Australia’s coffee culture — one shot at a time.