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