Barista training Flashcards
Breve
Drink made with half and half (latte with half and half instead of milk)
With kid’s hot drinks, we heat liquid to?
100 degrees, which ends up near 115 degrees
We froth milk up to ___ and heat to __
90 degrees, 140 degrees
to make 1/2 DC for 12 and 16 oz drinks we?
dose portafilter 1/2 with decaf, then fill with regular
why do we tap and swirl the milk?
so drinks have the froth evenly distributed and taste good.
with a 5-16oz chai order, steam chai in a ?
big steamer pitcher, rinse when done
if someone orders 4-12oz soy lattes we grab a?
big steaming pitcher, rinse when done.
why does breve froth so nice?
high fat content
if a guest orders extra hot, we steam to?
155 degrees, ending near 170.
to make cappuccinos with great froth, we?
use fresh cold milk.
how far do we turn the steam knob, to full blast?
1/2 way, or 12 to 6:00
with a guest’s own travel cup, we stir with a?
a spoon, and throw into dump sink
if a guest orders a “mocha” we make a?
hot dark mocha latte
to make “main competitor” strength drinks
use 1/2 the espresso, yes- pour out half
a guest orders a “coffee”, what do we suggest or ask?
- what size, 2. Roast 3. Room
IF a guest orders a 2 sugar latte, treat the sugar how?
like a sauce, stir with the espresso
“Dry” means?
Froth the entire time, no steaming
“wet” means?
Froth to 105 degrees, less frothed milk more steamed milk
Light “LT” means use how much?
Half
a “too light” Mocha or Latte will taste how?
too bitter/strong, not enough liquid milk
if a Latte is too light, we do what?
scoop out froth, and add more milk
a CAP has _ milk, and _ froth than a Latte?
Less milk, more froth
Our “main competitor” shots per hot size are?
12 oz - 1oz, 16 oz - 2oz, 20 oz - 2oz
a “turtle” mocha is our?
Caramel Mocha Latte
“Mocha” and “Mocha Latte” are the same thing?
yes
Describe a chocolate steamed nirvana.
a rich hot chocolate made with coffee.
Why are caramel macchiato’s easy too light?
There is a lot of room in a cup when adding froth
If there is sauce in a hot drink, what goes on top?
Sauce drizzle (sauce on bottom, goes on top)
To make good froth fast, when frothing milk
create vortex, hissing/gurgle noise, full blast
who’s your very best friend when it’s busy?
Full coffee urns
How do you add 1 shot?
Pour out half of 2oz shot
to make a “mild/less strong” brew coffee, we?
add about 1/4 cup of hot water b/f filling cup
we froth and steam soy,skim, etc just like what?
2% or regular milk
what is the standard fill point
top line
two staff at the espresso machine, who does what?
1 add flavor and espresso, 2 prep milk and fill cups
you are finishing a latte but could only fill the cup 2/3rds full of milk because you ran out, what do you do?
add about 1 inch of milk into steaming pitcher, steam/heat to 140 and finish latte with it.
if there is whip on a caramel macchiato, how?
At the end like a mocha
What does “making lava lamps” refer to?
Adding plenty of caramel drizzle in iced caramel macchiato
We always use a _ lid with blended drinks
dome
Iced Lattes/Mochas taste strong, be sure to?
follow recipe for adding iced last - milk to appropriate line
what method helps pour frappes fast
shake blender jar, spin cup on counter
Cool down bulk mix chai and iced tea, use?
ice instead of cold water when filling jug
when do we use the by-the-cup method
when bulk mix has unwanted ingredients
what can you do with the leftover frappe?
sample - mark and put out sample cups
iced coffee - we ask what
room for cream? if so, fill to 2nd ridge down
to pour proper mix into blender jar, you what?
bend down - pour and measure at same time
We ask the guest what, with a pound of beans sale?
Needs ground? What brewing method?
How do we sell espresso blend?
Bag per order from espresso bean bucket
If a guest needs “paper filter” grind, we ask what?
cone or flat bottomed basket filter?
If a guest says they have a cone filter, we ask?
paper or metal/non-paper mesh?
when weighing out 1 pound bag, we weigh to?
1.03 (.03 is the weight of the bag)
Someone is at the bean counter, what to do?
Go over asap and smile, great, help, ask if they’d like a sample of what we are brewing today.
If a guest orders “extra Vanilla” we?
Tell them the number of pumps in the drink
How many pumps in an Almond and Mint Latte
Half of each
We keep the portafilters where to keep warm
in the groups, remove to clean or make shots
why are we karate chopping?
to wipe clean top of portafilter
Full up and down pumps, why
to get full dosing - full 1/4 oz per pump
skinny means?
non fat/skim milk
if shots are pouring too fast, adjust the grind?
to the finer direction, 1-2+ clicks/knobs
in the coffee world, a shot equals _ ounce
one
Where do we rinse shot glasses?
in dump sink so we don’t burden esp machine
why take orders from guests deep in line?
to begin making their order
the reg espresso grinder went down, do what?
pre-grind and bag decaf, put reg beans into decaf grinder until regular grinder is fixed.
Espresso machine is not on, do what?
Turn on/off knob to right, check circuit breaker
if only 1/2 a pump of syrup comes out, do what?
Eyeball another 1/2 pump to make up for it
when stirring anything, stir in what direction
back and forth reversing motion, no circles!
Shots are looking a little slow, what to do?
Time shots and adjust grinds, coarser
We ask guests if they want whip on what?
Blended, chocolate, and cider drinks
French vanilla consists of what?
1/2 vanilla pumps, 1/2 hazelnut pumps
the shots look really slow, now do what?
time shots, adjust grind to coarser setting
default milk/dairy for a latte is?
2%
Dirty Chai is
Chai with espresso shot in it
Dirty hippie is
soy chai with shot of espresso
red eye or depth charge
coffee with shot of espresso
cappuccino
espresso shots with equal milk and froth
espresso macchiato is
espresso shots with equal amount of texturized milk, communicate with customer regarding amount of froth expected
Caramel (Latte) Macchiato is
Vanilla in bottom of cup, texturized milk, espresso last, caramel drizzle on top
Flat white is
a Latte with less froth
Café au Lait is
Coffee with steamed milk
London fog
Earl Grey tea with steamed milk
