Origin
In what country did C Arabica originate?
Ethiopia
Name three things that influence coffee quality
green bean defects, soil, altitude
How would you roast a coffee to maximize its acidity?
Light in color
True or False - extraction is the process of dissolving solubles from roasted, ground coffee.
True
True or False - Coffee is produced in countries typically located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
True
How do washed process coffees compare to natural processed coffees?
Natural processed coffees typically have more body, more complex sweetness.
List the stages of the roasting process in order
Drying > Yellowing > First Crack > Second Crack > Cooling
What is the highest water temperature you should use for filter brewing, as recommended by the SCA?
205 degrees Fahrenheit
Which country is the world's largest producer of coffee?
Brazil
How would the taste of Arabica coffee be different from the taste of Robusta?
Arabica would usually have a more acidic flavor.
How should you store your coffee beans?
In a cool, dark, airtight container.
What is the standard coffee-to-water ratio advised by the SCA?
50-60g per liter
What are the two coffee species most commonly grown?
Arabica & Robusta
Flavor primarily combines which senses?
Smell and Taste
How long should you wait after grinding coffee to use it?
You should grind the coffee immediately before you use it.
Name 3 types of filter materials used in brewing coffee
Paper, Cloth, Metal Mesh
True or False - a characteristic of Arabica is that it is a brown, round looking bean?
False
What do you never want in your brewing water?
Chlorine
What should you do in order to let water flow more easily through coffee?
Use a coarser grind setting
Name three benefits of keeping brewing equipment clean?
Coffee tastes better, the equipment works better, the equipment lasts longer.