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Barista Basics - Knowledge Checks #1-3Exam Questions with Complete Answers
Knowledge Check #1 - Answer-All About Milk, Brewing Great Coffee, Coffee Basics,
Coffee Origins, Coffee Tasting Characteristics, Exploring Espresso, Espresso Bar -
Beverage Sizes, Espresso Bar - Shots per Beverage Size, Espresso Bar - Syrups and
Sauces, Espresso Bar - Beverage Routine, and Espresso Bar - Iced Espresso
Beverages.
What two things be controlled when steaming milk? - Answer-How much air is brought
into the milk and how hot the milk gets. Following the Milk Steaming Routine will help
you master both.
What is the correct order of the Milk Steaming Routine? - Answer-Pour milk, aerate
milk, steam milk, sanitize steam wand, and groom milk. Steaming perfect, creamy milk
is what completes many beverages.
What step of the Milk Steaming Routine ensures proper milk flavor and texture
(microfoam)? - Answer-Aerating. Aerating milk ensures proper milk flavor and texture. It
also creates micro-foam, the smooth creamy texture necessary for late art.
How long should you aerate milk for a latte? - Answer-1-3 seconds. Aerate milk 1-3
seconds for a latte, or 6-8 seconds for a cappuccino or espresso macchiato.
Can milk be resteamed? - Answer-No. A fresh pitcher of milk should be steamed for
each beverage. This ensures safety, quality, and that no milk is wasted.
How often should milk pitchers, thermometers and spoons be rinsed? - Answer-After
every use. Also, Pitchers, thermometers and spoons should be washed, rinsed and
sanitized every four hours.
The Four Fundamentals of Brewing Coffee are: - Answer-Freshness, proportion, grind,
water. The Four Fundamentals will also help you have conversations with others about
how to brew coffee at home.
The recommended proportion of coffee to water is: - Answer-2 Tbsp (10g) coffee for
each 6 fl. oz. Water (180mL).
To determine the right grind for customers, what is the most important thing you need to
know? - Answer-Brew method. Always use the correct grind for your brewing method
(French press, pour over, etc.).
, I use twice the amount of coffee to make it really strong. Which fundamental is
negatively impacted? - Answer-Proportion. Using too much coffee can make the brewed
coffee sour.
I sometimes leave my coffee bag open on the counter because I like the smell in my
house. Which fundamental is negatively impacted? - Answer-Freshness. Coffee flavors
are fragile, so coffee should be protected from oxygen, light, heat, and moisture.
I use less than the recommended amount of coffee for weaker cups of coffee. Which
fundamental is negatively impacted? - Answer-Proportion. If a customer wants a
"weaker" cup of coffee, they should follow the correct proportion, then add hot water to
their coffee after it is brewed.
I brew my coffee at about 180 degrees so I don't have to wait for it to cool too long
before drinking. Which fundamental is negatively impacted? - Answer-Water. The hot
water taps at Starbucks are all calibrated to the proper temperature.
Which Starbucks coffees are available year round? - Answer-Core. Core coffees appeal
to a wide range of tastes and are available year-round.
What are coffees called if they are only available for a specific amount of time? -
Answer-Limited-time offerings. These seasonally-inspired coffees are available for a
specific amount of time.
What do we call coffees developed to create new flavors not found in single-origin
coffee? - Answer-Blends. Our master roasters blend coffees together to create delicious
Starbucks offerings.
What are coffees that highlight the distinct flavors of a specific country or region? -
Answer-Single-origin. Compared with blends, these coffees tend to have more
"singular" or pointed flavors.
There are two main species of coffee trees: arabica and robusta. which tree produces
the high-quality coffee Starbucks buys? - Answer-Arabica. Starbucks only buys high
quality Arabica coffees grown at high elevations.
What is the area called where almost all the world's coffee grows? - Answer-The Coffee
Belt.
Which growing region has flavors of nuts, cocoa and soft spice? - Answer-Latin
America. We buy more coffee from this region than any other because of its consistent
taste and quality.
Coffee from which growing region has flavors of citrus, berry and spice with floral
aromas? - Answer-Africa. Africa is home to some of the world's most exotic coffees.
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