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Barista Training Flashcards

1
Q

What are the names of the 4 blends we carry?

A

Sirocco, Mistral, Zonda, Boreas

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2
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What is Arabica Coffee?

A

Arabica coffee is coffee grown at a high altitude.

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3
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What does the word espresso mean?

A

It means fast

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4
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What is the difference between a blend and single origin coffee?

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

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5
Q

What is nitro coffee?

A

Coldbrew infused with nitrogen

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6
Q

Does a drip coffee of espresso have more caffeine?

A

Drip coffee

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7
Q

What is a ristretto shot?

A

A short shot

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8
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What is a Luongo shot?

A

A long shot

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9
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If the espresso shots are pulling too fast, this means the grind is too?

A

Coarse

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10
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If the espresso shots are pulling too slow this means the grind is too?

A

Fine

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11
Q

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

A

Electric perc

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12
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How many seconds does it take to pull a shot of espresso

A

18 - 24 seconds

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13
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Why is it important that the espresso shot is pulled correctly?

A

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

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14
Q

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

A

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

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15
Q

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

A
  • Single shot of espresso: 7 g
  • Double shot of espresso: 14g
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16
Q

What is a red eye?

A

Hot drip coffee with a single shot of espresso.

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17
Q

What is a black eye?

A

A hot drink coffee with double shot of espresso

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18
Q

What is the Recipe for: Toddy

A

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

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19
Q

What is the Recipe for: Iced Tea

A

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

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20
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What is the Recipe for: Coldbrew/ iced coffee

A

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

21
Q

What is the Recipe for: Mocha sauce

A

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

22
Q

What is the Recipe for: Matcha

A

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

23
Q

What is the Recipe for: Simple syrup

A

3 cups raw sugar + 1 cup hot water

24
Q

What is the Recipe for: Macchiato

A

A single or double shot with 3 dollops of foam

25
Q

What is the Recipe for: Flat white

A

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

26
Q

How do you make a French press:

A

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

27
Q

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

A

1) small hot 3
2) small iced 3
3) Large hot 4
5) Large iced 4

Same for matcha

28
Q

In what order do you make a drink ?

A

Hot: Syrup , espresso, milk

Iced: Ice, syrup, espresso milk

29
Q

What is microfoam?

A

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

30
Q

What is crema?

A

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

31
Q

What are 3 techniques to steam milk?

A

Latte, Cappuccino & Macchiato

32
Q

What style of milk is used in a mocha?

A

Cappuccino milk

33
Q

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

A

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

34
Q

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

A

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

35
Q

To what level should each drink be filled?

A

Right below the brim

36
Q

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

A

Flat white and Macchiato

37
Q

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)

A

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

38
Q

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

A

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

39
Q

How do you make an americano?

A

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

40
Q

How to make iced americano?

A

Same as hot but leave room at top for ice

41
Q

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

A

Dirty chai

42
Q

Which drink should you always double cup?

A

Hot teas, decafs and Americanos

43
Q

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

A

Small 1
Large 2

44
Q

Which tea do we carry that are decaf/herbal?

A

Berry hibiscus, decaf earl gray, chamomile

45
Q

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

A

30 secs

46
Q

How often do you clean out the cream carafes?

A

Every 4 hours

47
Q

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

A

5.5 oz

48
Q

How do you recalibrate the Bunn Machine?

A

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

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