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Could You Be A Barista?

The word "barista" is an Italian word that literally translates as "bartender".

Let’s start easy: From which country does the word “barista” originate?

According to [the Italian Espresso National Institute](http://www.espressoitaliano.org/doc/EIC%20-%20Eng%20-%20LQ.pdf), a single shot should be approximately 25ml.

How large is a shot of espresso?

A is a flat white, B is a latte, and C is a cappuccino.

Pick the latte.

A "corretto", also known as an "espresso corretto", contains a small amount of alcohol, usually grappa, sambuca, or brandy.

If a customer asks for a "caffé corretto", what are they asking for?

The moka pot is a stove-top or electric coffee maker that originates from Italy.

What is the name of this coffee maker?

Ordering an espresso "al vetro" indicates you'd like it in a glass, rather than a porcelain cup.

Which of these drinks is being served "al vetro"?

Which hot beverage are these glasses designed for?

The Chemex method involves pouring hot water over coffee grounds and requires a filter that's up to three times thicker. This produces coffee that's smooth with less fatty oils.

What brewing method is this?

"Robusta" and "Arabica" are both types of what?

The word "frappuccino" isn't even an Italian word. It's a hybrid of the word "cappuccino" and "frappe", the New England name for milkshake with ice cream.

True or false – "frappuccino" in Italian means "cold coffee".

An "espresso con panna" literally means "espresso with cream".

Pick the espresso con panna.

The lighter the bean, the more caffeine it contains.

If a customer asks for something high in caffeine, which bean would you recommend?

Water processing, direct solvent method, and supercritical carbon dioxide extraction are three of four methods used to extract caffeine from beans.

Which of these is NOT a decaffeination process?

Even after the decaffeination process, the process is repeated until the beans are 99.9% caffeine free. So no, it's not 100% caffeine free.

True or false – "decaf coffee is caffeine free".

Kopi Luwak coffee beans are partially digested and pooped out by a catlike creature called the civet. One cup costs around [$80](http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/04/160429-kopi-luwak-captive-civet-coffee-Indonesia/) in the US.

Kopi Luwak coffee is some of the most expensive coffee in the world, but what other fact can you tell your customer about it?

So you don't know MUCH about coffee other than the fact it'll wake you up in the morning, so you probably wouldn't make the best barista. Everyone has to start from somewhere though, so there's still hope!

You'd be a terrible barista

You know enough trivia to be able to make it as a pretty decent barista, or at least you're in a good position to start. You're a bit rusty in some areas, but in general, you're okay!

You'd make a pretty decent barista

Are you already a barista? Because if not, you should be. You know a bunch of information about coffee, either because you love to drink it or just love random facts. Your future may lie in the coffee-making business, my friend.

You could definitely be a barista

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