Barista Training Quiz Answers

Barista Training: Test Your Barista Knowledge

Quiz 1 – barista training quiz answers

1. Which one of the following is NOT a barista tool?

c. A smartphone

A barista uses various tools and ingredients to create a perfect coffee cup for each customer. Any barista training course starts with learning about the coffee shop equipment and safety measures at work. Learn more about main barista tools in the following article Learning How to Pull a Perfect Shot.

2. Every time after you steam your milk, you…

a. Wipe and purge the steam wand of the espresso machine

You want your barista workstation to be perfectly clean, and that is why you want to wash the steam wand every time you steam your milk. Wiping and purging the steam wand also prevents any milk build up inside the steam wand, which might spoil the taste of the drink and even cause food-borne diseases. Find more espresso machine maintenance tips in our recent article, Barista Training Espresso Machine Maintenance Tips.

3. What color are coffee berries?

a. Red

The coffee is essentially a red berry that grows on a bush under the same name. There are two coffee beans in a coffee berry. After the coffee berries are hand-picked, they are processed, washed, and delivered worldwide. Please read more information on coffee processing in our recent article.

4. How many calories are there in one cup of black coffee?

c. Close to zero

If drank without sugar, milk, or syrups, coffee contains about one calorie. The more extras you add, the more sugar you add to your drink. It becomes a “sugar bomb” that can negatively affect the blood's digestion and sugar levels. Try to avoid any extras if you want to stay healthy and enjoy the pure taste and coffee aroma. Read more about the dietary benefits of coffee here.

5. How to prepare for a barista job interview?

a. Learn more about the coffee shop to and print out your references

Before you arrive at your barista job interview, try to learn as much as you can about coffee. It’s a long process, so you better start learning long before you actually apply to any coffee shop. Get your online barista training and visit a few cuppings at your local coffee shops. Learn more tips about how to prepare for a barista job interview here.

6. What are the most wanted qualities in a barista?

b. Friendliness, flexibility, attention to detail.

Many coffee shop owners told us that they would rather hire a barista who has no experience but a people’s person and eager to learn. Besides providing great customer service, a great barista needs to be a strong team-player and adhere to the rules and policies of the coffee shop. Read what makes a great barista in our article.

7. A tamper is …

b. a barista tool that is used to tamp ground espresso beans in a portafilter evenly.

A tamper is one of the most basic barista tools used to compress coffee evenly and ensure smooth coffee consistency. Good tamping helps to extract all the desired flavors from coffee grounds. Don’t press too hard as the hot water won’t easily run through the coffee, and the extraction will be too long, resulting in bitter coffee. More information about coffee leveling and tamping can be found in our dedicated article.

8. A doserless grinder…

c. grinds coffee straight into your portafilter

A doserless grinder doesn’t have a container to collect coffee after you ground it. It means it grinds coffee right into your portafilter. Learning how to grind and dose your coffee is a fundamental thing that affects the later stages of espresso extraction. Read more about the right dosing technique here.

9. Macchiato means … in Italian.

a. “marked.”

Macchiato is a small drink usually consisting of 2 shots of espresso “marked” by a dot of milk or milk foam. You can find the most common espresso-based drink recipes here.

10. What is the temperature of milk in the latte?

c. About 150F

Latte is an espresso-based drink that is supposed to be sipped right away without burning yourself. It also needs to be hot enough to be enjoyed at least for a few minutes. If you want to know how to deliver a perfect latte for your customers, we have written an article to help you.

Brought to you by Barista Training Academy, “The Beginning Barista,” Your Ultimate Prep Guide to Getting Your First Job as a Barista” is an ultimate resource that is available online. It is affordable for anybody who is looking to start a career in the coffee industry. For more information, visit our blog.