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Kookaburra Barista Exam Questionswith Complete Solutions
what does single origin mean? - Answer-from a single farm. its able to be sourced back
to one place
define terroir - Answer-the climate that coffee is grown in
name the main regions where coffee is grown - Answer-Central America, South
America, Africa, and Southeast Asia
What are the two main species of coffee? - Answer-Robusta and Arabica
What are Varietals? - Answer-Subspecies of the coffee plant
List 4 types of varietals - Answer-Bourbon, typica, geisha, catuai
What distinguishes high altitude beans? - Answer-above 3,500 feet
Describe the ideal climate condition for coffee? - Answer-high, dry, warm
Describe the difference between commodity vs speciality coffee - Answer-Folgers vs
Kook
Define 1st wave coffee - Answer-"bold" dark roast coffee that is mass-produced and
made for convenience, not flavor. An example is Folgers
Define 2nd wave coffee - Answer-Starbucks. A more diverse coffee (still commodity)
that paved the way for moe smaller "European style" cafes
Define 3rd wave coffee - Answer-Kook. A small business that focuses on terroir and
light and medium roasts so that all flavors are preserved while roasting. it is also coffee
that encourages conversation around regions and varieties of coffee and caters to a
smaller market.
What is a roast profile? - Answer-The flavor after the roast
What is an origin profile? - Answer-The flavor of the bean that is naturally present from
the terroir
What are the two main stages of roasting beans? - Answer-First crack and second
crack
, Describe the biggest challenge a roaster faces - Answer-Finding the best roasting
profile for each origin of bean
What are the main controllable parameters for roasting? - Answer-Time and
Temperature
How long should beans rest after roasting? - Answer-2 days
What is the optimal window of consumption for freshly roasted beans - Answer-3 weeks
What is the purpose of the one-way valve on our coffee bags? - Answer-To release C02
What are the major threats to freshly roasted beans? - Answer-Environmental changes
(air, water, heat)
List three manufacturers of Roasters - Answer-San Fransisco, Mill City, and Proaster
What is the main style of commercial roasting? - Answer-Drum roasting
Why do most shops use a blend of espresso? - Answer-It leaves room for less error
What beans make up the Drop Bear Espresso Blend? - Answer-Guatemalan,
honduous, and Brazil
What are the 3 main controllable variables of espresso extraction? - Answer-Time,
Dose, and Yields
What is the most important factor in espresso preperation? - Answer-The grind
What are 3 different brands of espresso machines? - Answer-La Marzocco, Estella,
Nuova Simonelli
What country developed espresso? - Answer-Italy
What are the two components of espresso? - Answer-The Crema and the Body
What is the single most important piece of equipment in espresso preparation? -
Answer-The grinder
What brand of espresso machine is used at The Kookaburra? - Answer-Nuova
Simonelli
Why is it bad to pull a shot directly into a paper cup? - Answer-It will shock the espresso
and give it a paper taste
What is the proper name for the cup that we serve espresso in? - Answer-Demitasse
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