Espresso 101: Barista Training Packet
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What makes a good espresso? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. The Coffee
2. The Grinder
3. The Espresso Machine
4. The Barista
The four step process in pulling a shot of espresso is: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Grind
2. Dose
3. Tamp
4. Extract
1st of four step process in pulling a shot:
1. Grind - CORRECT ANSWER - - Calibrate the grinder to an acceptable grind by using
the adjustment collar.
- Grind only what is needed for the drink(s) being made.
2nd of four step process in pulling a shot:
2. Dose - CORRECT ANSWER - - Fill portafilter and level
3rd of four step process in pulling a shot:
3. Tamp - CORRECT ANSWER - - Use 30-50 lbs of pressure.
- Keep arm at a 90degree angle, holding the tamper like a flshlight (thumb and forefinger resting
on the metal end).
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What makes a good espresso? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. The Coffee
2. The Grinder
3. The Espresso Machine
4. The Barista
The four step process in pulling a shot of espresso is: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Grind
2. Dose
3. Tamp
4. Extract
1st of four step process in pulling a shot:
1. Grind - CORRECT ANSWER - - Calibrate the grinder to an acceptable grind by using
the adjustment collar.
- Grind only what is needed for the drink(s) being made.
2nd of four step process in pulling a shot:
2. Dose - CORRECT ANSWER - - Fill portafilter and level
3rd of four step process in pulling a shot:
3. Tamp - CORRECT ANSWER - - Use 30-50 lbs of pressure.
- Keep arm at a 90degree angle, holding the tamper like a flshlight (thumb and forefinger resting
on the metal end).
