Hacienda Alsacia
Investing In Coffee
C.A.F.E. Practices
Coffee Flavors
Coffee-Coffee-Coffee
Coffee for Fun
100
In what year did Starbucks purchase Hacienda Alsacia coffee farm in Costa Rica?
2013
100
In what year did Starbucks open their first FSC and where?
2004
Costa Rica
100
How long does it take for a coffee cherry to fully grow and ripen from green to red?
9 months
100
Approximately how much of the world’s coffee does Starbucks buy?
5%
100
Coffee from this region has herbal, earthy flavors?
Asia/Pacific
100
Name the Four Coffee Fundamentals?
Proportion, Grind, Water, Freshness
200
In what year did Starbucks open the Hacienda Alsacia visitor center?
2018
200
Which team is responsible for Starbucks green coffee purchases?
Starbucks Coffee Trading Company (SCTC)
200
C.A.F.E. Practices, stands for ...........?
Coffee and Farmer Equity
200
The three most common processing methods are...
Washed, semi-washed and natural (sun-dried)
200
Coffee from this region has flavors of citrus, berry and spice with floral aromas?
Africa
200
This brewing method has a long brew time and the grounds are in contact with the water the whole time.
Coffee Press
coarse grind required
300
Name is Starbucks Partner?
"Carlos Mario Rodriguez"
As Starbucks director of global agronomy, Carlos Mario is one of the world’s most respected agronomists. He oversees Starbucks Farmer Support Centers around the world, and heads all research at Hacienda Alsacia.
300
The goal of the Sustainable Coffee Challenge is to make coffee the world's.....
first sustainable agricultural product
300
In what year did Starbucks changed the industry by implementing thorough economic transparency?
Starting in 1998
300
This processing method softens acidity and contributes to a smooth mouthfeel and medium-to-full body.
Semi-Washed
300
Coffee from which growing region has flavors of nuts, cocoa and soft spice?
Latin America
300
The four enemies of coffee freshness are...
oxygen, heat, light, moisture
400
Name this Starbucks Partner?
Victor Trejos
Starbucks hired one of the best farm managers, he’s taken Hacienda Alsacia from a failing farm to a model of sustainable farming.
400
This $50 million commitment provides loans to coffee farmers to strengthen their farms through coffee-tree renovation and infrastructure improvements.
The Starbucks Global Farmer Fund
400
What are the four criteria that make up C.A.F.E. Practices?
Quality, Economic Transparency, Social Responsibility, Environmental Leadership
400
Aged coffee beans are featured in which two of our most celebrated coffees?
Starbucks® Anniversary Blend and Christmas Blend.
400
The goal of the Sustainable Coffee Challenge is to make coffee the world’s...
First sustainable agricultural product
400
When creating Latte Art, what are three things to look for?
- Contrast: Crisp contrast between the design (white) and the background (brown)?
- Centered: The design in the center of the cup?
- Symmetry: Does the design show symmetry?
500
Hacienda Alsacia is located on the slopes of ______ Volcano and has become Starbucks global agronomy headquarters.
Poás Volcano
500
How many Farmer Support Centers does Starbucks have around the world?
Nine
Farmer Support Centers
500
In correct order, name the 5 steps after coffee is harvested.
Processing, Drying, Resting, Dry Milling, Export
500
This type of coffee roast has a smooth acidity, balanced body and a richness of flavor.
Starbucks® Medium Roast
500
What are coffees called that highlight the distinct flavors of a specific country or region?
Single-origin
Compared with blends, these coffees tend to have more “singular” or pointed flavors
500
What is Howard Schultzes net worth?
3.1 billion USD
2020
600
Name the Starbucks Partner that wrote this quote?
“Our passion and our love for coffee—from the ground our coffees come from, to the farmers who handpick the coffee cherries, to the expert coffee roasters who roast each bean to perfection, to the talented baristas who handcraft each beverage for the perfect cup—each step reflects both our Starbucks heritage and an unwavering commitment to a brighter future for our farmers, our partners and our customers.”
Starbucks Coffee Leader
Michelle Burns, svp, Global Coffee and Tea
600
Name the nine countries that have a Starbucks Farmer Support Center?
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Rwanda, Tanzania, Colombia, China, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Mexico
600
Which of the C.A.F.E. Practices criteria protects the rights of people working on the farms?
Social Responsibility
600
Name this image!
The Coffee Belt
600
Body is the __________or texture on your tongue.
Weight
Like whole milk, a full-bodied coffee has more texture and is heavier on the tongue
600
How many books have been authored by Howard Schultz?
4 books
