Coffee Quiz

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In which country is coffee believed to have originated?

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Which country is the largest coffee producer in the world today with more than 300,000 coffee plantations?

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Australia has a small but thriving coffee industry that produces quality coffee. It is grown along the coasts of:

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There are only 2 varieties of coffee grown for commercial use: Arabica and Robusta. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Robusta accounts for about one third of the world's coffee production. Which country produces the MOST Robusta coffee?

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Which Northern European country has the greatest per capita coffee consumption in the world?

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Which of the following facts about coffee are TRUE?

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Coffee grows on trees and is called a 'coffee cherry'. Inside the cherry are two coffee beans which are actually seeds. Coffee is described as being:

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How long does it take for a coffee tree to produce a commercial crop?

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Commercial quantities of green beans are packed in 60 kilogram bags for export. What material is typically used to make coffee bags?

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What colour is a coffee bean before it is roasted to brown?

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Roasting is a heat process that brings out the aroma and flavour that is locked inside the green coffee beans. Ideally, how long after roasting should coffee beans be used?

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Espresso has more than one meaning. It is used to describe a beverage as well as a method of preparing coffee beverages. Where does the word espresso come from?

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About how many coffee beans are required to make one cup of espresso?

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The crema is the creamy layer that floats on top of an espresso. Which of the following statements are CORRECT?

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Grinding crushes whole roasted coffee beans into smaller particles to make ground coffee. Which type of grinder is best for espresso?

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Coffee can be ground to different grades. The grade of the grind affects the time the water takes to move through the coffee and how much flavour it can get out. What grind level is used for making an espresso?

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The extraction rate is the amount of time it takes for the fluid to flow from the machine to make an espresso. For a perfect espresso, as well as time what are the other critical factors?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Espresso is a single shot (30 ml) of coffee that is:

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Baristas adopt different styles and methods of tamping.
Tamping refers to:

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What are the likely causes of bitter coffee?

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Many types of coffee are served using espresso as a base with added milk. They include:

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Which one of the following milk types is most commonly used by baristas?

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Milk thermometers are used to make sure that the milk is at the correct temperature. What maximum temperature should the milk be heated to?

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Decaffeinated (caffeine - free) coffee accounts for about 10% of the coffee sold worldwide. Which statement about caffeine is INCORRECT?

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Latte art or coffee art refers to various patterns created by the barista on top of the coffee beverage. For latte art the barista:

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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? Coffee is best stored:

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What are some common hazards faced by baristas when making and serving coffee?

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A cappuccino is a popular Italian coffee drink. Which of these statements is CORRECT?

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What is the name of a coffee served with creamy, vanilla ice-cream?

This quiz is for hospitality students completing the unit: Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee

Coffee Quiz

In which country is coffee believed to have originated?

Which country is the largest coffee producer in the world today with more than 300,000 coffee plantations?

Australia has a small but thriving coffee industry that produces quality coffee. It is grown along the coasts of:

There are only 2 varieties of coffee grown for commercial use: Arabica and Robusta. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Robusta accounts for about one third of the world's coffee production. Which country produces the MOST Robusta coffee?

Which Northern European country has the greatest per capita coffee consumption in the world?

Which of the following facts about coffee are TRUE?

Coffee grows on trees and is called a 'coffee cherry'. Inside the cherry are two coffee beans which are actually seeds. Coffee is described as being:

How long does it take for a coffee tree to produce a commercial crop?

Commercial quantities of green beans are packed in 60 kilogram bags for export. What material is typically used to make coffee bags?

What colour is a coffee bean before it is roasted to brown?

Roasting is a heat process that brings out the aroma and flavour that is locked inside the green coffee beans. Ideally, how long after roasting should coffee beans be used?

Espresso has more than one meaning. It is used to describe a beverage as well as a method of preparing coffee beverages. Where does the word espresso come from?

About how many coffee beans are required to make one cup of espresso?

The crema is the creamy layer that floats on top of an espresso. Which of the following statements are CORRECT?

Grinding crushes whole roasted coffee beans into smaller particles to make ground coffee. Which type of grinder is best for espresso?

Coffee can be ground to different grades. The grade of the grind affects the time the water takes to move through the coffee and how much flavour it can get out. What grind level is used for making an espresso?

The extraction rate is the amount of time it takes for the fluid to flow from the machine to make an espresso. For a perfect espresso, as well as time what are the other critical factors?

Which of the following statements is FALSE? Espresso is a single shot (30 ml) of coffee that is:

Baristas adopt different styles and methods of tamping. Tamping refers to:

Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Espresso is a single shot (30 ml) of coffee that is:

Baristas adopt different styles and methods of tamping.
Tamping refers to: