Barista Training Flashcards
What are the names of the 4 blends we carry?
Sirocco, Mistral, Zonda, Boreas
What is Arabica Coffee?
Arabica coffee is coffee grown at a high altitude.
What does the word espresso mean?
It means fast
What is the difference between a blend and single origin coffee?
A blend is a mixture of different beans. A single origin is a bean sourced from one place.
What is nitro coffee?
Coldbrew infused with nitrogen
Does a drip coffee of espresso have more caffeine?
Drip coffee
What is a ristretto shot?
A short shot
What is a Luongo shot?
A long shot
If the espresso shots are pulling too fast, this means the grind is too?
Coarse
If the espresso shots are pulling too slow this means the grind is too?
Fine
What setting do you grind coffee on for the coldbrew concentrate?
Electric perc
How many seconds does it take to pull a shot of espresso
18 - 24 seconds
Why is it important that the espresso shot is pulled correctly?
If the shot is being pulled too fast or too slow, this will affect the taste of the shot and the drink overall.
What size do the travelers come in and how many cups does each size serve?
96oz (8-10, 12oz cups) … 160oz (16 - 20, 12oz cups)
What is the proper weight (In grams ) for a:
- Single shot of espresso
- Double shot of espresso
- Single shot of espresso: 7 g
- Double shot of espresso: 14g
What is a red eye?
Hot drip coffee with a single shot of espresso.
What is a black eye?
A hot drink coffee with double shot of espresso
What is the Recipe for: Toddy
5lb of sirocco toddy ground + 4 gallons of cold filtered water. Steep for 18-24 hours, dilute using 1:1 ration
What is the Recipe for: Iced Tea
1 tea bag + 1 gallon of hot water. Steep for 4 minutes
What is the Recipe for: Coldbrew/ iced coffee
2.5lbs of sirocco toddy ground + 5 gallons of cold filtered water, steep for 18-24hours.
What is the Recipe for: Mocha sauce
1.25 cups hot water + 1.25 cold filtered water 3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder.
What is the Recipe for: Matcha
1 cup hot water + 1 whole mag of matcha powder.
What is the Recipe for: Simple syrup
3 cups raw sugar + 1 cup hot water
What is the Recipe for: Macchiato
A single or double shot with 3 dollops of foam
What is the Recipe for: Flat white
2 ristretto shots + latte milk filling 3/4 of a 12oz cup
How do you make a French press:
1.1 oz of Mistral grounded for French press. Fill French press with grounds + hot water, let steep for 4min, serve.
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
1) small hot 3
2) small iced 3
3) Large hot 4
5) Large iced 4
Same for matcha
In what order do you make a drink ?
Hot: Syrup , espresso, milk
Iced: Ice, syrup, espresso milk
What is microfoam?
Microfoam is a thin layer of foam on top of steamed milk.
What is crema?
Crema is a flavorful, aromatic froth that rests on top of a shot of espresso.
What are 3 techniques to steam milk?
Latte, Cappuccino & Macchiato
What style of milk is used in a mocha?
Cappuccino milk
How would you steam milk for an iced espresso-based drink?
Quickly froth the milk for either latte or cappuccino without getting it too hot
How much Ice goes into an:
1) iced espresso drink
2) coldbrew, iced teas, any other non- espresso based drink ?
1) overflow the cup
2) 3/4 of the cup
To what level should each drink be filled?
Right below the brim
What drink is exempt from the “fill to the brim” rule?
Flat white and Macchiato
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)
1) 1
2) 2
3) 2
4) 3
5) 2
6) 3
How many pumps of syrup go into a:
1) small hot latte
2)large hot latte
3) small iced latte
4) large iced latte
1) 2
2) 2
3) 2
4) 3
How do you make an americano?
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
How to make iced americano?
Same as hot but leave room at top for ice
A chia tea latte with a shot of espresso is called:
Dirty chai
Which drink should you always double cup?
Hot teas, decafs and Americanos
How many tea bags go into a small and large hot tea?
Small 1
Large 2
Which tea do we carry that are decaf/herbal?
Berry hibiscus, decaf earl gray, chamomile
How fast should a customer get their drink once it is ordered?
30 secs
How often do you clean out the cream carafes?
Every 4 hours
How many ounces should be ground for 1 gallon of a coffee using the Bun grinder?
5.5 oz
How do you recalibrate the Bunn Machine?
Turn on brewer, hold down start button until you hear 3 clicks, this will start the brew.
