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How Much Coffee Knowledge Do You Actually Have?

Quiz: How Much Coffee Knowledge Do You Actually Have?

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The [first Starbucks](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Starbucks) store opened in 1971.

Seattle

From which US city did Starbucks originate?

French presses use a mesh plunger to push coffee grounds to the bottom of the pot.

French press

What is this brewing device called?

According to the legend, a goat herder discovered [coffee beans](http://www.ncausa.org/about-coffee/history-of-coffee) after he noticed that his goats became super energetic after eating berries from a particular tree.

Goats

According to an Ethiopian origin story, coffee beans were discovered after what animal became energetic after eating them?

[Kopi luwak](https://allthatsinteresting.com/kopi-luwak-coffee) is the most expensive coffee in the world, and it is harvested from partially digested coffee cherries found in poop from an animal known as the [civet](http://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_civet.html).

True

True or false: The world's most expensive coffee beans are harvested from poop.

Contrary to popular belief, [espresso](https://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-06/fyi-what-espresso/) is not a _type_ of coffee bean, but it can be made from any bean.

A brewing method where water is forced through the coffee grounds.

Whipped cream would probably go great with a [cappuccino](https://coffee-brewing-methods.com/coffee/cappuccino-vs-latte-vs-mocha-what-are-the-differences/), but it's not a necessary ingredient.

A drink made with espresso and steamed milk.

Which ingredient is NOT found in a cappuccino?

Lattes have become a popular vessel for coffee art and designs.

They may appear similar, but this handy chart really breaks down the difference.

Lattes contain less espresso and more milk.

What's the difference between a cappuccino and a latte?

[Caffeine levels](https://sprudge.com/does-dark-roast-coffee-really-have-more-caffeine-142095.html) are actually quite stable during the roasting process. For a more caffeinated drink, you would simply add more scoops of coffee to your cup.

False

True or false: The darker the coffee bean, the more caffeine it contains.

Light roast beans contain more moisture because they are roasted for a shorter period of time. Beans with more moisture are more acidic.

Light roast beans are more acidic than medium and dark roast beans.

No, it wasn't invented by Starbucks. It was actually invented by a [coffee shop](https://www.today.com/food/starbucks-didn-t-invent-frappuccino-here-s-who-did-t130891) in Massachusetts one summer.

Massachusetts

Where did the word "frappuccino" originate?

The more espresso you use, the stronger the taste will be.

Americano

What beverage is made by adding hot water to espresso?   


You've only just begun to dip your toe into the world of coffee. They say the best way to learn is by trying, so get out there and try all the coffee you can!

You're a coffee newbie.

You were THIS close! Nevertheless, you have some undeniable coffee knowledge. Head to your local coffee shop and have an Americano while you brush up on your coffee facts.

You aren't ready to be a barista...yet.

You know everything there is to know about coffee. In fact, I'm pretty sure you were a barista in another life. Good job — now go reward yourself with a latte.

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