Kaldi's Apprentice Barista Written Test
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What does organic mean, in the context of coffee? Describe some details about the organic
program regarding cash flow and structure. - CORRECT ANSWER - Organic coffee is
grown and processed without the use of chemicals or pesticides, from seed to cup. Organic
certifications are given by private organizations, that in return for a fee, certify the coffee
organic, which guarantees the farmer a "higher than market price" for the coffee they produce.
What are the 4 primary variables that you have control over when extracting espresso? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Dose, output, grind, time
Why does whole bean coffee stay fresher than ground coffee? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Coffee degrades as it is exposed to oxygen. Ground coffee has more surface space than whole
bean coffee and therefore degrades faster.
How would you handle the order of a "caramel macchiato?" - CORRECT ANSWER -
Note to the guest that we have a similar drink known as a caramella. The drink contains half
caramel and vanilla, similar to the caramel macchiato. As a note, the caramella is also our recipe
for creating "white chocolate."
What is a "frappuccino" and what do you do when a guest orders one? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A frappuccino is a sweet, blended coffee beverage that Starbucks serves.
When a guest requests one at Kaldi's, we can offer then one of our Frozen Beverages.
How often do we rotate our brewed drip coffee? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 2 hours
What is a lighter bodied coffee we roast and offer at Kaldi's? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Many of the single origins we offer are lighter bodied. Origins that tend to produce lighter
bodied coffees (though not always) are Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Colombia
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What does organic mean, in the context of coffee? Describe some details about the organic
program regarding cash flow and structure. - CORRECT ANSWER - Organic coffee is
grown and processed without the use of chemicals or pesticides, from seed to cup. Organic
certifications are given by private organizations, that in return for a fee, certify the coffee
organic, which guarantees the farmer a "higher than market price" for the coffee they produce.
What are the 4 primary variables that you have control over when extracting espresso? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Dose, output, grind, time
Why does whole bean coffee stay fresher than ground coffee? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Coffee degrades as it is exposed to oxygen. Ground coffee has more surface space than whole
bean coffee and therefore degrades faster.
How would you handle the order of a "caramel macchiato?" - CORRECT ANSWER -
Note to the guest that we have a similar drink known as a caramella. The drink contains half
caramel and vanilla, similar to the caramel macchiato. As a note, the caramella is also our recipe
for creating "white chocolate."
What is a "frappuccino" and what do you do when a guest orders one? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A frappuccino is a sweet, blended coffee beverage that Starbucks serves.
When a guest requests one at Kaldi's, we can offer then one of our Frozen Beverages.
How often do we rotate our brewed drip coffee? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 2 hours
What is a lighter bodied coffee we roast and offer at Kaldi's? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Many of the single origins we offer are lighter bodied. Origins that tend to produce lighter
bodied coffees (though not always) are Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Colombia
