Barista Drink Test UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Breve - CORRECT ANSWER - half and half
Steamer - CORRECT ANSWER - steamed milk (with or without flavor) with a foam top
Chai Latte - CORRECT ANSWER - half chai concentrate, half milk, steamed with foam
top
"Polishing" milk - CORRECT ANSWER - Tapping and swirling the steaming pitcher on
the counter to eliminate large bubbles
Final Temp for coffee drinks - CORRECT ANSWER - Between 150 - 160
Stop steaming at what temp - CORRECT ANSWER - 140
To prevent curdling with syrups ( cherry, raspberry, green mint) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Add the syrup to the pitcher before steaming and/or use skim milk
What makes a coffee "darker" - CORRECT ANSWER - Lenght of time the coffee beans
are roasted
Light roast vs. dark roast - CORRECT ANSWER - Light roast has more caffine because
the beans were roasted for a shorted period of time
Coffee brands and locations - CORRECT ANSWER - Anodyne in Bay View
Valentine in Wauwatosa
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Breve - CORRECT ANSWER - half and half
Steamer - CORRECT ANSWER - steamed milk (with or without flavor) with a foam top
Chai Latte - CORRECT ANSWER - half chai concentrate, half milk, steamed with foam
top
"Polishing" milk - CORRECT ANSWER - Tapping and swirling the steaming pitcher on
the counter to eliminate large bubbles
Final Temp for coffee drinks - CORRECT ANSWER - Between 150 - 160
Stop steaming at what temp - CORRECT ANSWER - 140
To prevent curdling with syrups ( cherry, raspberry, green mint) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Add the syrup to the pitcher before steaming and/or use skim milk
What makes a coffee "darker" - CORRECT ANSWER - Lenght of time the coffee beans
are roasted
Light roast vs. dark roast - CORRECT ANSWER - Light roast has more caffine because
the beans were roasted for a shorted period of time
Coffee brands and locations - CORRECT ANSWER - Anodyne in Bay View
Valentine in Wauwatosa
