Exam tea/coffee

Question 1

What does coffee contain?

Answer 1

caffeine

Question 2

what is coffee?

Answer 2

Coffee is a beverage prepared from roasted coffee beans. Darkly coloured, bitter, and slightly acidic, coffee has a stimulating effect on humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. It has the highest sales in the world market for hot drinks.

Question 3

how can coffee be brewed?

Answer 3

drip brewing, French press, espresso,

Question 4

health benefits of coffee

Answer 4

improved cognitive function, reduced risk of depression and Parkinson’s disease, lowered risk of some types of cancer.

Question 5

how was coffee established

Answer 5

According to legend, a goat herder named Kaldi noticed that his goats became more energetic after eating the cherries from a certain plant. He tried the cherries himself and felt the same energy boost, and thus the discovery of coffee was made.
9th century in Ethiopia

Question 6

How did coffee spread across the world?

Answer 6

16th century, coffee had become a popular drink in the Arab world then making its way to Europe through trade routes, first coffeeshop opening in Venice 1645, in the 18th century coffee was introduced to the Caribbean and by the 19th century coffee plantation had become a major industry in Brazil

Question 7

what plant is used to harvest tea?

Answer 7

camellia sinensis plant

Question 8

What is Devonshire tea?

Answer 8

is an afternoon tea that consists of tea, scones, clotted cream, jam and sometimes butter.

Many people when they have Devonshire tea, are known to follow the Devonshire tea method. Which is to split a scone into two, cover each half with the classic clotted cream, and add strawberry jam on top.

Question 8

Where is tea grown in Australia?

Answer 8

The tropical rainforest region of Far North Queensland.

Question 9

Factors that influence the quality of tea

Answer 9

temperature, time, relative humidity, oxygen available, and pH

Question 10

coffee producing countries

Answer 10

Ethiopia, Columbia, Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam, India

Question 11

when and how was coffee traded to Europe?

Answer 11

Coffee was first introduced to Europe in Hungary when the Turks invaded Hungary at the Battle of Mohács in 1526

Question 12

main type of coffee beans

Answer 12

Arabica, Robusta, Liberica

Question 13

what is coffee cherry?

Answer 13

is a small, round stone fruit produced by the coffee plant. It is about the size of a grape and grows in bunches on the coffee plant. When raw, it is green in colour and turns into a deep red, reddish-purple, or yellowish-red colour as it ripens.

Question 14

What is a barista?

Answer 14

Prepares and serves espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in a café, coffee shop, restaurant or dining establishment

Question 15

what is a cafe?

Answer 15

a small restaurant selling light meals and drinks.

Question 16

what were cafe’s used for in London?

Answer 16

they were a place for men to discuss current issues, It was a place in which information was exchanged for scientist, businessmen, writers and politicians

Question 17

when were cafes developed in London?

Answer 17

The first coffeehouse in England was opened in Oxford in 1652.

Question 18

6 main types of coffee served in Melbourne

Answer 18

• Espresso
• Short Black
• Long Black
• Latte
• Flat White
• Cappuccino

Question 19

What is espresso?

Answer 19

a small amount of nearly boiling water is forced under 9–10 bars of pressure through finely-ground coffee beans

Question 20

short black

Answer 20

just a single shot of espresso

Question 21

long black

Answer 21

a double (or single) shot of espresso or ristretto

Question 22

latte

Answer 22

A latte is made with mostly steamed milk and a shot of espresso.

Question 23

flat white

Answer 23

espresso with microfoam (steamed milk with small, fine bubbles similar to latte

Question 24

cappuccino

Answer 24

A cappuccino is made by adding equal parts of steamed milk, foam, and espresso. It is typically topped with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon.

Question 25

where is coffee made?

Answer 25

from the roasted seeds of the Coffea plant, which is native to tropical regions of Africa.

Question 26

What are employment awards?

Answer 26

Awards (modern awards) are legal documents that outline the minimum pay rates and conditions of employment.

There are more than 100 industry or occupation awards that cover most people who work in Australia.

Question 27

What is needed to establish a cafe?

Answer 27

Find the right location
Obtain proper permits/licensing.
Set up your supply chain.
Invest in high-quality equipment.
Choose the right employees. marketing/promotion.

Question 28

what is mis-en-place?

Answer 28

the preparation of dishes and ingredients before the beginning of service.

Question 29

constraints in a design brief

Answer 29

aspects that are ‘fixed’

Question 30

considerations

Answer 30

aspects that have some flexibility

Question 31

criteria of evaluation

Answer 31

questions that outlines the criteria that has to be met in the meal that at the end can be evaluated.

Question 32

benefits of drinking tea

Answer 32

Reduced risk of premature death, disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes. Protects bones, protects against cancer, keeps you hydrated, boosts your immunity. clearer skin, boosts mental health

Question 33

Tea is said to be a ‘diuretic’. What does this term mean?

Answer 33

Tea is considered diuretic because of the caffeine in the tea and how it affects your kidneys by increasing blood flow, causing them to flush out more water. The definition of diuretic means “causing increased passing of urine.”

Question 34

What does the term ‘brewing’ mean?

Answer 34

Brewing means to prepare a drink by steeping, boiling, and fermenting, or by infusion and fermentation.

Question 35

What countries grow and supply tea leaves?

Answer 35

Argentina, Iran, japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, turkey, sri lankia, Kenya, India, and at number one china.

Question 36

What is Tisane

Answer 36

Tisane (also known as herbal tea) is an infusion or decoction, it is made from a plant. Tisanes are caffeine free and can be served hot or cold.

Question 37

how is tisane prepared?

Answer 37

Most tisanes are prepared by an infusion or decoction

Question 38

What are the different varieties of black tea?

Answer 38

orange pekoe, broken orange pekoe, fannings and dustings. Each of the four types of black tea can be flowery, tippy or golden

Question 39

How did Earl Grey tea get its name?

Answer 39

Earl grey tea was named in honor of charles grey. Charles grey was the prime minister of the UK fron 1830-1834. /He had an enormous impact of the development of democracy in Britain.

Question 39

How did Earl Grey tea get its name?

Answer 39

Earl grey tea was named in honor of charles grey. Charles grey was the prime minister of the UK fron 1830-1834. /He had an enormous impact of the development of democracy in Britain.

Question 40

At what time of day would Earl Grey tea be served?

Answer 40

It is best to have earl grey in the morning or afternoon. This is due to the caffeine in the tea. Though these are the recommended times to drink it, many people have earl grey before bed as it is great at helping you calm down and fight off anxiety.

Question 41

What flavour profile would Oolong tea?

Answer 41

Oolong tea It has a floral aroma with a sligthyly fruity, sweet taste with just a hint of nuttiness.

Question 42

Define the term Cultivation.

Answer 42

the loosening and breaking up (tilling) of the soil or, more generally, the raising of crops.

Question 43

What does the term ‘Extraction’ mean in the coffee world?

Answer 43

the method by which we dissolve flavours and other components from roasted and ground coffee.

Question 44

How many mils of espresso is extracted in a shot?

Answer 44

30 mils

Question 45

How long should it take this shot to be released from the espresso machine?

Answer 45

between 22-40 seconds

Question 46

oxidation tea leaves

Answer 46

Oxidation is a process through which tea leaves are exposed to the air in order to dry and darken

Question 47

brewing time

Answer 47

The amount of time that the water is in contact with the coffee grounds
In a drip system, the contact time should be approximately 5 minutes. If you are making your coffee using a French Press, the contact time should be 2-4 minutes.