Tip Your Barista.
Seriously. Tip Your Barista.
Seriously. Tip Your Barista.
Barista is an Italian/Spanish word for bartender. You tip your bartender, don’t you? Don’t you? Tip your baristas. They are crafting that coffee for you. Where would your day be without it?
For every sticker sold, OWL will tip a local barista the proceeds.* 3” sticker with thick, durable vinyl protects against scratches, water, and sunlight.
*If you are a barista, hit me up on Instagram. Give me a follow, and I’ll send one (or a few) out to your coffee shop gratis. @RoastWestCoast

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