1, primary: green apron
Green apron is the most elementary apron, and all ordinary shop assistants wear green aprons. Although this green color is the iconic color of Starbucks, it is the most common basic color in employees' clothing. However, there are differences between different green aprons.
For example, if a clerk once joined the army or graduated from Starbucks University, a career development training institution, his green apron will have more special embroidery.
2, advanced: black apron
The black apron is a status symbol in Starbucks. You need to learn a lot of professional knowledge about coffee, be familiar with various coffee producing areas, understand the flavor of coffee beans and the stories behind them, and know how to impart these coffee cultures and knowledge to guests.
Besides, it's not enough to know this. Starbucks has strict grade examination every year, including written examination and interview. Employees need to pass the exam to get a black apron. This identity is called "coffee master".
3, advanced: brown apron
Brown aprons are rare. Every two years, Starbucks holds a coffee ambassador competition, which includes latte art, coffee tasting, creative drinks, blind taste test, professional knowledge assessment and so on. Only the winner can get a brown apron.
This competition is global, and each region sends its own representatives to participate, so each region can only get one-digit brown apron every year. The apron is only valid for two years and cannot be inherited forever.
4, especially advanced: purple apron
Purple aprons are not only rare, but also restricted by regions. To get a purple apron, employees need to participate in the EMEA barista championship and win. EMEA is the abbreviation of Europe, Middle East and Africa, which means "Europe, Middle East and Africa".
Extended data
If you add the other three "regional and time-limited colors", there are seven kinds of aprons. (The other three are: red, orange and blue)
Special model 1: red apron
The red apron is a holiday apron. If you are a regular customer of Starbucks, you should know that special red cups are introduced every Christmas. And the red apron is the apron worn during this activity.
Special model 2: orange apron
The orange apron is invisible in China, but it is limited in the Netherlands, because it is used to celebrate the King's Day in the Netherlands, where orange is everywhere.
Special model 3: blue apron
The blue apron is also a limited-time model, corresponding to the Happy Time of Frappuccino. In this activity, Frappuccino is limited to half price.