Coffee terms for master barista UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
acidity - CORRECT ANSWER - lively, palate-cleansing property characteristic of washed
coffees grown at high altitudes
aroma - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to the scent of the coffee
balance - CORRECT ANSWER - features a pleasant mix of flavor, acidity, and body; no
single characteristic dominates the cup
berry - CORRECT ANSWER - flavor and aroma reminiscent of blackberries or
blueberries; found in some of the best East African coffees
bitter - CORRECT ANSWER - basic taste sensation perceived on back of tongue
body - CORRECT ANSWER - feeling of weight or thickness of coffee on tongue
bright - CORRECT ANSWER - assertive flavor with tangy acidity perceived at front of
tongue; denotes high quality and high altitude coffee
buttery - CORRECT ANSWER - smooth, rich flavor and texture found in some
Indonesian coffees
caramelly - CORRECT ANSWER - subtle sweetness, particularly in blends given a deep,
dark roast
citrus - CORRECT ANSWER - unmistakable lemon or grapefruit flavor note
, clean - CORRECT ANSWER - coffees that leave little aftertaste
cocoa - CORRECT ANSWER - texture and flavor reminiscent of unsweetened cocoa
powder; leaves somewhat dry but very pleasant aftertaste
complex - CORRECT ANSWER - a coffee with an array of flavors
crisp - CORRECT ANSWER - clean coffee with bright acidity
dark roast - CORRECT ANSWER - dark roasted coffees feature a fuller body and robust,
bold flavors
earthy - CORRECT ANSWER - most often used to describe a flavor found in Indonesian
coffees; earthy flavors remind people of fresh mushrooms; Sumatra is one of these coffees
elegant - CORRECT ANSWER - coffees that have a luxurious mouthfeel and intriguing
flavors
estate - CORRECT ANSWER - medium- to large-scale farm that usually has its own
processing facility
exotic - CORRECT ANSWER - unusual aromas and flavor notes, such as floral, berry-
like, or spicy
flavor - CORRECT ANSWER - how a coffee tastes or the overall impression a coffee
leaves
floral - CORRECT ANSWER - a fresh, sweet aroma that is fleeting and delicate, but
unmistakable
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
acidity - CORRECT ANSWER - lively, palate-cleansing property characteristic of washed
coffees grown at high altitudes
aroma - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to the scent of the coffee
balance - CORRECT ANSWER - features a pleasant mix of flavor, acidity, and body; no
single characteristic dominates the cup
berry - CORRECT ANSWER - flavor and aroma reminiscent of blackberries or
blueberries; found in some of the best East African coffees
bitter - CORRECT ANSWER - basic taste sensation perceived on back of tongue
body - CORRECT ANSWER - feeling of weight or thickness of coffee on tongue
bright - CORRECT ANSWER - assertive flavor with tangy acidity perceived at front of
tongue; denotes high quality and high altitude coffee
buttery - CORRECT ANSWER - smooth, rich flavor and texture found in some
Indonesian coffees
caramelly - CORRECT ANSWER - subtle sweetness, particularly in blends given a deep,
dark roast
citrus - CORRECT ANSWER - unmistakable lemon or grapefruit flavor note
, clean - CORRECT ANSWER - coffees that leave little aftertaste
cocoa - CORRECT ANSWER - texture and flavor reminiscent of unsweetened cocoa
powder; leaves somewhat dry but very pleasant aftertaste
complex - CORRECT ANSWER - a coffee with an array of flavors
crisp - CORRECT ANSWER - clean coffee with bright acidity
dark roast - CORRECT ANSWER - dark roasted coffees feature a fuller body and robust,
bold flavors
earthy - CORRECT ANSWER - most often used to describe a flavor found in Indonesian
coffees; earthy flavors remind people of fresh mushrooms; Sumatra is one of these coffees
elegant - CORRECT ANSWER - coffees that have a luxurious mouthfeel and intriguing
flavors
estate - CORRECT ANSWER - medium- to large-scale farm that usually has its own
processing facility
exotic - CORRECT ANSWER - unusual aromas and flavor notes, such as floral, berry-
like, or spicy
flavor - CORRECT ANSWER - how a coffee tastes or the overall impression a coffee
leaves
floral - CORRECT ANSWER - a fresh, sweet aroma that is fleeting and delicate, but
unmistakable
