What on Earth is ‘Baristaphobia’? | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIsabel KeaneWednesday 30 July 2025 19:02 BSTNearly half of all Gen Z are too shy to order a cup of coffee, according to a new report. (Looker_Studio - stock.adobe.com)A new report reveals that a number of Gen Z suffer from "Baristaphobia," making them too shy to order coffee in person.The survey, conducted by Philips, found that 47 per cent of young people avoid coffee shops, preferring to order their caffeine fix via delivery apps.Seven per cent of those surveyed explicitly admitted to experiencing "Baristaphobia," a fear of approaching a barista.The anxiety extends to making coffee for others, with 38 per cent of Gen Z expressing dread over the social consequences of serving a potentially bad cup.One in ten Gen Z individuals are reportedly using artificial intelligence to learn how to perfect their coffee-making skills at home.In fullIncreasing number of Gen Zers are suffering from ‘Baristaphobia’ and too afraid to talk to humans in coffee shopsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in