Coffees
A shot of coffee that is 30mL is called what?
Espresso
What part of the machine steams the milk?
Steam wand
Which continent is coffee originally from?
Africa
What is the longest bone in the human body?
Femur (thigh bone)
What fruit is used to make guacamole?
Avocado
A shot of coffee that is 15-20mL is called what?
Ristretto
where do we grind our coffee into, the group head or the group handle?
Group Handle
What color are ripe coffee cherries usually?
Red
If a car travels 100 km in 2 hours, what is its average speed?
50km/h
What is the main ingredient in traditional tomato soup?
Tomato
What is the difference between a cappuccino and a mocha?
How many grams of coffee would we need for a single shot?
7g
Alternating layers of biscuits soaked in a coffee with mascarpone cheese and chocolate gets you what uplifting Italian dessert?
Tiramisu
What is 20% of 250?
50
Which country is the origin of chocolate?
Mexico
What is a long black?
An espresso shot plus water (normally hot water)
How much pressure do we need to put on our coffee grinds with a tamper?
18kg
How many cups of coffee are consumed each year in the world?
a) 900million
b) 2 billion
c) 200 billion
d) 400 billion
d) 400 billion
What are the three states of matter?
Liquid, Gas, Solid
What is the main ingredient in pesto sauce?
Basil
What is a piccolo?
A shot of coffee with a small amount of steamed milk, generally served in a small cup.
What is the golden timing for pulling a coffee through the machine?
25-30sec
How many coffee beans are required to make one espresso?
a) 22
b) 42
c) 60
d) 80
b) 42
What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, …?
32
Which nut is used to make marzipan?
Almonds
What would you normally serve a latte in?
A glass
What is the crema?
thin caramel coloured froth on top of an espresso
What is the name of the process that removes caffeine from coffee beans?
Decaffeination
Which country invented paper?
China
Which fruit is known as the “king of fruits” and is famous for its strong smell?
Durian
What is a short macchiato? *Double Points*
A shot of coffee, small amount of steamed milk, with a tiny bit of milk foam added on top.
If someone ordered a weak coffee, what kind of shot would you pour?
Ristretto
Which country is credited with the first European coffeehouse (1645)?
Italy
What is the speed of light (approx.) in km/s? (get your answer within 10,000 of the actual number)
300,000km/s
Which cheese is traditionally used in Greek salad?
Feta