barista level 2 knowledge

Question 1

This origin country displays a CHOCOLATE note, and subtle fruity supporting flavour, usually grown in Antigua.

Answer 1

Guatemala

Question 2

This origin country is known for high acidity, WINY notes, is also the “SL” varieties.

Answer 2

Kenya

Question 3

Which country displays a NUTTY, low acid coffee?

Answer 3

Brazil

Question 4

80% of this countries coffees are produced using a dry processing method.

Answer 4

Brazil

Question 5

The washed heirloom varieties are very AROMATIC with perfumy, TEA LIKE and floral citrusy notes.

Answer 5

Ethiopia

Question 6

this country produces high acidity, full bodied, with a complex caramel, fruity, floral characteristics.

Answer 6

Colombia

Question 7

Which city are Colombian coffees usually grown and processed?

Answer 7

Huila

Question 8

What are the varieties in a TOASTY, CEDAR SCENTED coffee that is from El Savador?

Answer 8

Bourbon and Pacas

Question 9

What is the characteristics of a coffee from Indonesia?

Answer 9

Earthy and full bodied

Question 10

The characteristics of “earthy and full bodied” are the results of which processing method?

Answer 10

Wet hulled/semi washed

Question 11

Which method is described as fermentation in a tank to loosen mucilage as one of the processing steps?

Answer 11

Washed method

Question 12

Which method is used with MOST specialty coffees?

Answer 12

Washed/ Wet method

Question 13

JJ Beans single origin coffees are usually roasted…

Answer 13

Before the first crack

Question 14

What needs to be done before exporting coffee?

Answer 14

Process beans at a dry mill

Question 15

What does a dry mill do?

Answer 15

removes any defects, sorts the beans and removes the parchment.

Question 16

how do we purchase smaller amounts of coffee?

Answer 16

Through and importer

Question 17

When will we purchase the coffee ourselves?

Answer 17

if we need a larger amount than what is usually imported

Question 18

Why dont we use the term “Direct Trade”?

Answer 18

we dont want to discredit the work of the importers and exporters

Question 19

What is the name of the farm that produces our cartons of cold brew?

Answer 19

Carmo Estate

Question 20

WHO is the producer of our cold brew “Carmo Estate”?

Answer 20

Tulio Junquiera

Question 21

What is the award winning coffee from Guatemala? And who is it produced by?

Answer 21

El Injerto, produced by Arturo Aguirre Seniõr and Junior

Question 22

When cupping/ tasting coffee, what are the 5 sensory terms?

Answer 22

Aroma
Body
Flavour
Acidity
Finish

Question 23

If the semi washed process was used, would the coffee display earthy, fermented notes?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

The 3 types of processing are?

Answer 24

Washed
Semi washed
Natural

Question 25

Term used for special selection of coffee from one farm

Answer 25

microlot

Question 26

As this increases at the growing origin so does the density of the coffee

Answer 26

Elevation and altitude

Question 27

What does higher elevation and altitude create flavour wise?

Answer 27

coffee that has a more concentrated flavour and more sugar

Question 28

What is Terroir?

Answer 28

the factors of the growing region that gave the coffee its specific flavour

Question 29

What terms could be used to describe terroir?

Answer 29

Geology Geography Climate

Question 30

This origin produces fruity and spicy flavours in the bourbon variety

Answer 30

Rwanda

Question 31

Does Fair trade ensure that all of the employees get fair and equal pay?

Answer 31

No

Question 32

If a coffee has cereal, vegetal, and sour flavours, how was it roasted?

Answer 32

under roasted/ too lightly