Coffee History
Coffee is originally from this country:
Ethiopia
The two primary types of coffee beans are ______ and ____.
Arabica and Robusta
Which food group do coffee beans belong to?
Fruit (coffee "beans" are technically the seeds from a fruit called the coffee cherry)
In what city was Starbucks founded?
Seattle, Washington (specifically at Pike Place Market)
What day is Jake's actual birthday
January 15th
Coffee's discovery is attributed to a legendary herder of this animal:
Goats! :,)
Kaldi, a goathearder, noticed his goats became energetic after eating red berries from a shrub
Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
Brazil (produces roughly 37%)!!
True or False: Higher elevation produces softer coffee beans.
False! Coffee grown in high altitude tends to be much harder because they mature more slowly. This usually gives the beans more depth of flavor and higher sugar concentration, improving the flavor profile of the coffee bean.
What year was Starbucks founded?
1971
What year did Jake move to Colorado?
2018
Coffee was first discovered in this century:
9th century
True or False: Darker roasts have less caffeine than lighter roasts because the roasting process burns some off.
True!
Numerous large-scale studies link coffee consumption with increased longevity and lower risk of premature death from various causes. Optimal intake is ___ to ___ cups daily.
2 - 5 cups daily
What was Starbucks total revenue in 2025?
Approximately $37 billion
A couple years ago, Jake was THIS Lord of the Rings character for Halloween.
Aragorn
What is the coffee belt?
The equatorial regions of the earth where coffee is most easily grown
Which country is the leader in coffee consumption per capita?
Mack will name the continent for -50 points
Finland! The average Finn drinks 4-5 cups daily. Coffee is deeply embedded in Finnish culture and most workplaces have mandated coffee breaks.
The world's oldest cat, Crème Puff, reportedly drank coffee with cream daily as part of a unique diet from her owner. How old was she when she died?
38 years old
Starbucks invented the Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2003. What spices are included in this latte? What five spices are included in this flavor?
Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, and allspice
What is Jake's fav Katy Perry song?
Around what year was instant coffee invented?
Around 1889 (in New Zealand)
(will accept within a 5-year range)!
Where did coffee start in Europe?
Being the primary entry point in the 16th century, this country was home of the first coffeehouse in Europe: opening there in 1645
Italy! (Venice in 1645)
Before 1600, many Christians considered coffee the "devil's brew," due to its origins in the Islamic world and its stimulating effects. What happened around 1600 that changed this view?
The Pope gave coffee his blessing.
(Pope Clement VIII tasted it himself, found it delicious, and gave it his blessing)
What was Starbucks' most sold/viral drink in 2025?
Dubai Chocolate-inspired Matcha Latte
What is Jake's typical Starbucks order?
Flat white