Barista Training

Question 1

What are the names of the 4 blends we carry?

Answer 1

Sirocco, Mistral, Zonda, Boreas

Question 2

What is Arabica Coffee?

Answer 2

Arabica coffee is coffee grown at a high altitude.

Question 3

What does the word espresso mean?

Answer 3

It means fast

Question 4

What is the difference between a blend and single origin coffee?

Answer 4

A blend is a mixture of different beans. A single origin is a bean sourced from one place.

Question 5

What is nitro coffee?

Answer 5

Coldbrew infused with nitrogen

Question 6

Does a drip coffee of espresso have more caffeine?

Answer 6

Drip coffee

Question 7

What is a ristretto shot?

Answer 7

A short shot

Question 8

What is a Luongo shot?

Answer 8

A long shot

Question 9

If the espresso shots are pulling too fast, this means the grind is too?

Answer 9

Coarse

Question 10

If the espresso shots are pulling too slow this means the grind is too?

Answer 10

Fine

Question 11

What setting do you grind coffee on for the coldbrew concentrate?

Answer 11

Electric perc

Question 12

How many seconds does it take to pull a shot of espresso

Answer 12

18 - 24 seconds

Question 13

Why is it important that the espresso shot is pulled correctly?

Answer 13

If the shot is being pulled too fast or too slow, this will affect the taste of the shot and the drink overall.

Question 14

What size do the travelers come in and how many cups does each size serve?

Answer 14

96oz (8-10, 12oz cups) … 160oz (16 - 20, 12oz cups)

Question 15

What is the proper weight (In grams ) for a:
- Single shot of espresso
- Double shot of espresso

Answer 15

• Single shot of espresso: 7 g
• Double shot of espresso: 14g

Question 16

What is a red eye?

Answer 16

Hot drip coffee with a single shot of espresso.

Question 17

What is a black eye?

Answer 17

A hot drink coffee with double shot of espresso

Question 18

What is the Recipe for: Toddy

Answer 18

5lb of sirocco toddy ground + 4 gallons of cold filtered water. Steep for 18-24 hours, dilute using 1:1 ration

Question 19

What is the Recipe for: Iced Tea

Answer 19

1 tea bag + 1 gallon of hot water. Steep for 4 minutes

Question 20

What is the Recipe for: Coldbrew/ iced coffee

Answer 20

2.5lbs of sirocco toddy ground + 5 gallons of cold filtered water, steep for 18-24hours.

Question 21

What is the Recipe for: Mocha sauce

Answer 21

1.25 cups hot water + 1.25 cold filtered water 3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder.

Question 22

What is the Recipe for: Matcha

Answer 22

1 cup hot water + 1 whole mag of matcha powder.

Question 23

What is the Recipe for: Simple syrup

Answer 23

3 cups raw sugar + 1 cup hot water

Question 24

What is the Recipe for: Macchiato

Answer 24

A single or double shot with 3 dollops of foam

Question 25

What is the Recipe for: Flat white

Answer 25

2 ristretto shots + latte milk filling 3/4 of a 12oz cup

Question 26

How do you make a French press:

Answer 26

1.1 oz of Mistral grounded for French press. Fill French press with grounds + hot water, let steep for 4min, serve.

Question 27

How many pumps of mocha go into: 1) Small hot mocha 2) Small iced mocha 3)large hot mocha. 4) large hot mocha And matcha

Answer 27

1) small hot 3 2) small iced 3 3) Large hot 4 5) Large iced 4 Same for matcha

Question 28

In what order do you make a drink ?

Answer 28

Hot: Syrup , espresso, milk Iced: Ice, syrup, espresso milk

Question 29

What is microfoam?

Answer 29

Microfoam is a thin layer of foam on top of steamed milk.

Question 30

What is crema?

Answer 30

Crema is a flavorful, aromatic froth that rests on top of a shot of espresso.

Question 31

What are 3 techniques to steam milk?

Answer 31

Latte, Cappuccino & Macchiato

Question 32

What style of milk is used in a mocha?

Answer 32

Cappuccino milk

Question 33

How would you steam milk for an iced espresso-based drink?

Answer 33

Quickly froth the milk for either latte or cappuccino without getting it too hot

Question 34

How much Ice goes into an: 1) iced espresso drink 2) coldbrew, iced teas, any other non- espresso based drink ?

Answer 34

1) overflow the cup 2) 3/4 of the cup

Question 35

To what level should each drink be filled?

Answer 35

Right below the brim

Question 36

What drink is exempt from the “fill to the brim” rule?

Answer 36

Flat white and Macchiato

Question 37

How many shots of espresso go in a: 1)small hot latte? 2)large hot latte? 3)small iced latte? 4)large iced latte? 5) small americano ( hot or iced) 6) Large Americano (hot or iced)

Answer 37

1) 1 2) 2 3) 2 4) 3 5) 2 6) 3

Question 38

How many pumps of syrup go into a: 1) small hot latte 2)large hot latte 3) small iced latte 4) large iced latte

Answer 38

1) 2 2) 2 3) 2 4) 3

Question 39

How do you make an americano?

Answer 39

For a hot small americano: 2 shots espresso For a large hot americano: 3 shots Do not tamp Fill up cup with shots and run thru with water until cup is full

Question 40

How to make iced americano?

Answer 40

Same as hot but leave room at top for ice

Question 41

A chia tea latte with a shot of espresso is called:

Answer 41

Dirty chai

Question 42

Which drink should you always double cup?

Answer 42

Hot teas, decafs and Americanos

Question 43

How many tea bags go into a small and large hot tea?

Answer 43

Small 1 Large 2

Question 44

Which tea do we carry that are decaf/herbal?

Answer 44

Berry hibiscus, decaf earl gray, chamomile

Question 45

How fast should a customer get their drink once it is ordered?

Answer 45

30 secs

Question 46

How often do you clean out the cream carafes?

Answer 46

Every 4 hours

Question 47

How many ounces should be ground for 1 gallon of a coffee using the Bun grinder?

Answer 47

5.5 oz

Question 48

How do you recalibrate the Bunn Machine?

Answer 48

Turn on brewer, hold down start button until you hear 3 clicks, this will start the brew.