Certified Barista Written Test Questions
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What does Organic mean, in the context of Coffee? Describe some details about the
organic program regarding cash flow and structure. - Answer-Organic coffee is grown
and processed w/o the use of chemicals or pesticides, from seed to cup> Organic
certifications are given by private organizations, that in return for a fee, certify the coffee
organic, which guarantees the farmer a "higher than market price" for the coffee they
produce.
Please give 2 reasons why most coffee brewed at home does not taste as well as when
it is brewed in a cafe - Answer-1. Improper water temp: less than 195-205
2. Improper grind/bad quality grinder
What are some key points that you would discuss w/ a guest who is wanting to brew
coffee at home w. an alternative brewing method? - Answer-1. water temperature,
2. water quality,
3. grind,
4. proper filtration,
5. extraction times,
6. pre grind vs whole bean
7. stale coffee.
Give two examples of Acidity - Answer-a. Acidity: Lemon, orange, grapefruit, apricot,
plumb, grape, apple
Give two examples of Sweetness - Answer-b. Sweetness: Caramel, chocolate,
butterscotch, toffee
Give two examples of Bitterness - Answer-c. Bitterness: Dark Chocolate, bakers
chocolate, fruit rind, carbon, burnt sugar
Give two examples of Aroma - Answer-d. Aroma: Sweet, spicy, fruity (Aromatic
characteristics tend to be more general and become clear when experienced w/ the
associated flavor).
Give two examples of Body/Mouthfeel - Answer-e. Body/mouthfeel: Heavy, Light, Gritty,
Smooth, Viscous, Syrupy, Effervescent
Give two examples of Balance - Answer-f. Balance: Acidity, sweetness, and bitterness
all coexist and interact in harmony w/ no characteristic overpowering the other
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