Coffee Knowledge
What is the ideal espresso shot time range?
25–30 seconds
What should be done before and after using the steam wand?
purge and wipe the wand?
What is the name of our cafe?
The Perch Café
How many cloths must be available at all times while working in the café?
two or more
This is the base ingredient in all espresso drinks.
espresso
What is the golden foam layer on top of a good espresso called?
crema
Why do we use two separate cloths in the coffee area?
To prevent cross-contamination
Who said, “Your brand is what people say about you when you're not in the room”?
Jeff Bezos
What are the two cloths used for in the café
steam wand and the bench/coffee machine
This milk-based drink is topped with chocolate powder.
cappuccino
How much coffee is used for a double shot extraction?
14 grams
What temperature should frothed milk reach?
60 degrees Celsius
What question helps define why you're creating a brand?
“Why are we creating this brand?”
Why must the steam wand cloth never be used for other surfaces?
to prevent cross-contamination?
You use this tool to pack ground coffee evenly into a portafilter.
Tamper
What should espresso look like as it pours
spaghetti in the wind or honey dripping from a spoon
What sound indicates air is being added during milk stretching?
A hissing sound
What type of content does the marketing team create?
branding and promotional material?
What is the risk to customers if hygiene rules aren't followed?
making them sick (foodborne illness)
This drink contains espresso, hot water, and no milk.
long black
What are the three tamping pressures used when making espresso
Around 15kg / 20 kg
What is the visual goal for properly frothed milk?
smooth, silky appearance with no bubbles
What elements help define a visual brand identity?
colour scheme, slogan, and demographic?
What hygiene action should be taken immediately after using the steam wand?
wipe it down and purge it
This espresso machine part controls water flow during extraction.
the group head