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Whole Latte Shaking Goin' On Trivia Quiz


I am a barista at Borders Café Espresso. This quiz will take you through an eventful day as I serve up a conglomeration of common coffee drinks. Bottoms up!

A multiple-choice quiz by stuthehistoryguy. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Time
6 mins
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209,285
Updated
Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 10
1. It's a beautiful day in the café. The sun peers through the windows, the gentle strains of Miles Davis and Cannonball Adderly play in the air, and I am primed and ready to make espresso - the extremely concentrated coffee that is the base for most café drinks. Into this blissful scene staggers a young woman, bleary-eyed, unkempt, and generally exuding exhaustion. "I have been studying two days straight for my bar exam," she gasps, "and I need something to pick me up in a hurry." Noticing the crimson state of her peepers, I recommend a red eye, which she orders. What is a red eye? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. My next customer is another law student in a similarly exhausted condition. Again I suggest the red eye, but she demurs. "I need to take my bar exam in an hour," she moans. "I can't be having to go to the bathroom four times in this thing, and I don't want to have to take anything with me. I need something I can chug right now that will get me through." I recommend a simple double espresso, which she concurs is a great idea. Since she does not want a to-go cup, I serve her espresso in a small porcelain cup designed for that purpose. What is the common name for this cup? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. After dealing with my two bedraggled prospective lawyers, two of my regulars pay me a call. On sight, I can tell their drinks: a latte for Bart, and a cappuccino for Ed. Given that both of these folks want their concoctions in a medium size, what is the difference between their two drinks? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. My next patron is the caffeine-impoverished manager of the wedding supply store across the way. He just wants a cup of coffee, but requests the dark roast, since he "needs the extra caffeine". If he needs extra caffeine, is dark roast coffee the way to go?


Question 5 of 10
5. My next customer is something of a coffee snob. After perusing our selection of coffee blends, he chooses our Peruvian Fair Trade, a rich, mellow blend. In making this choice, he turned down a number of other roasts from various regions. Which of these countries of origin did he most likely not reject, i.e., which of these is not a major coffee producer? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Around 1pm, my boss storms over to the café to have a word with me. Since we usually have a good working relationship, I am astounded that she is so enraged. She explains that I have gotten her spouse hooked on iced americanos, and have thus cost her big money in employee discounts. Then she allows herself a smile, and I realize it's all in jest. What goes in this habit-forming drink? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Around 2pm, I get a visit from Vincent the veteran coffee drinker. Vinnie (as his friends call him) thinks he has done it all. He's tried lattes and cappuccinos with every conceivable mix of milk, foam and espresso. He's mixed every imaginable blend of syrup, concocting potions that would befuddle a less seasoned palate. Today, however, he's returning to his basic drink, albeit a beverage that is not terribly well-known to the coffee-drinking public at large. He's ordering a double espresso topped with stiff foam from a pitcher of hot milk. By what name is this drink usually known? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. As the day goes on, I am visited by Al and Jolene, the "frick and frack" of our café. Jolene orders a skim decaf latte with a twist of lemon. Al stares at her for a moment, then calls her a "piker". In a fit of pique, Al orders a latte for himself, but he's not having that skim stuff. No, Al wants his made with cream - with a double shot of espresso to boot! What is the popular designation for a drink made with cream? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. As my shift begins to wind down, another espresso connoisseur steps in, ordering a slightly esoteric - but easily prepared - concoction: espresso topped with whipped cream. It just so happens that this item is on my price list, though it's not on the big menu posted over my head. What is the common name given for this drink? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Towards the end of my shift, Vinnie the Veteran returns to the café. With a sly grin on his face, he orders a double shot of espresso with a slight modification - he wants me to add the outer part of a lemon rind (also known as the "zest") to the waiting cup. "Vinnie," I say, "it's about time an Italian like you ordered that drink." Vinnie laughs, realizing that I, like him, know that espresso with zest of lemon is commonly known as a ______________. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. It's a beautiful day in the café. The sun peers through the windows, the gentle strains of Miles Davis and Cannonball Adderly play in the air, and I am primed and ready to make espresso - the extremely concentrated coffee that is the base for most café drinks. Into this blissful scene staggers a young woman, bleary-eyed, unkempt, and generally exuding exhaustion. "I have been studying two days straight for my bar exam," she gasps, "and I need something to pick me up in a hurry." Noticing the crimson state of her peepers, I recommend a red eye, which she orders. What is a red eye?

Answer: A cup of coffee with a shot of espresso

A great favorite of light night studiers and truck drivers, a red eye can best be described as coffee with that extra kick. If you like a cup of dark coffee and have built up a tolerance to caffeine after years of abuse, this may be the drink for you.
2. My next customer is another law student in a similarly exhausted condition. Again I suggest the red eye, but she demurs. "I need to take my bar exam in an hour," she moans. "I can't be having to go to the bathroom four times in this thing, and I don't want to have to take anything with me. I need something I can chug right now that will get me through." I recommend a simple double espresso, which she concurs is a great idea. Since she does not want a to-go cup, I serve her espresso in a small porcelain cup designed for that purpose. What is the common name for this cup?

Answer: Demitasse

Since espresso is so strong, it is rarely served in a regular (8-12 oz.) cup. Rather, it is typically decanted into a four-ounce demitasse, which, in addition to being the right size for the drink, gives the beverage an elegant feel.
3. After dealing with my two bedraggled prospective lawyers, two of my regulars pay me a call. On sight, I can tell their drinks: a latte for Bart, and a cappuccino for Ed. Given that both of these folks want their concoctions in a medium size, what is the difference between their two drinks?

Answer: The amount of foam on top - the cappuccino is about 1/3 foam, while the latte has only a little

The word "cappuccino" refers to the "cap" of foam on top of the drink, while the word "latte" is Italian for "milk" - the full name of the drink is "café latte", meaning "coffee-milk". When gourmet cafés first became popular in the United States, cappuccinos were the most popular espresso drink on the menu, but as consumers have lost their initial enchantment with the concept of steamed milk, the latte has become more popular.
4. My next patron is the caffeine-impoverished manager of the wedding supply store across the way. He just wants a cup of coffee, but requests the dark roast, since he "needs the extra caffeine". If he needs extra caffeine, is dark roast coffee the way to go?

Answer: No

Dark roast coffees are roasted longer than their lighter counterparts. That extra roasting burns off caffeine, so even if the dark stuff tastes stronger, the light roast actually provides a bigger chemical kick.
5. My next customer is something of a coffee snob. After perusing our selection of coffee blends, he chooses our Peruvian Fair Trade, a rich, mellow blend. In making this choice, he turned down a number of other roasts from various regions. Which of these countries of origin did he most likely not reject, i.e., which of these is not a major coffee producer?

Answer: Canada

Coffee was one of the principle crops grown in Kenya and Indonesia during their times as British and Dutch colonies, and both countries have continued to be major producers. Many Latin American countries likewise have a long history as coffee growers, and the worldwide depression of the 1930s (and subsequent lack of demand for coffee) crippled many of their economies; at the nadir of the depression, entire crops were pushed into the ocean for lack of a market. Growing coffee in Canadian weather would certainly be an adventure, and in any event, the maple leaf is in no danger of being replaced by the coffee bean.
6. Around 1pm, my boss storms over to the café to have a word with me. Since we usually have a good working relationship, I am astounded that she is so enraged. She explains that I have gotten her spouse hooked on iced americanos, and have thus cost her big money in employee discounts. Then she allows herself a smile, and I realize it's all in jest. What goes in this habit-forming drink?

Answer: Espresso, cold water, and ice

An americano is basically an imitation of coffee using espresso. It is typically served with hot water, but the iced version is popular during the dog days of summer. The above conversation did actually take place, by the way; I now have to live with that addiction on my conscience.
7. Around 2pm, I get a visit from Vincent the veteran coffee drinker. Vinnie (as his friends call him) thinks he has done it all. He's tried lattes and cappuccinos with every conceivable mix of milk, foam and espresso. He's mixed every imaginable blend of syrup, concocting potions that would befuddle a less seasoned palate. Today, however, he's returning to his basic drink, albeit a beverage that is not terribly well-known to the coffee-drinking public at large. He's ordering a double espresso topped with stiff foam from a pitcher of hot milk. By what name is this drink usually known?

Answer: Macchiato

More precisely known as an espresso macchiato, this drink should not be confused with the even lesser-known latte macchiato, which is steamed milk with a shot of espresso poured in. The word "macchiato" means "marked" or "stained" in Italian, but while the foam marks the espresso in an espresso macchiato, the foam itself is marked by the espresso in the latte macchiato. Ironic, don't you think?
8. As the day goes on, I am visited by Al and Jolene, the "frick and frack" of our café. Jolene orders a skim decaf latte with a twist of lemon. Al stares at her for a moment, then calls her a "piker". In a fit of pique, Al orders a latte for himself, but he's not having that skim stuff. No, Al wants his made with cream - with a double shot of espresso to boot! What is the popular designation for a drink made with cream?

Answer: Breve

The term "breve" can be used for any drink when cream (or, more likely, half and half) is substituted for milk. "Vinte" and "grande" are both common coffee sizes, while "gros gros" is a term roughly meaning "really fat" - which you might become if you drink to many breves!
9. As my shift begins to wind down, another espresso connoisseur steps in, ordering a slightly esoteric - but easily prepared - concoction: espresso topped with whipped cream. It just so happens that this item is on my price list, though it's not on the big menu posted over my head. What is the common name given for this drink?

Answer: Con Panna

Whether this particular item is on your local café's menu or not, nearly every coffee shop has these ingredients, so requesting it should be a snap. If you order this drink and the barista gives you a lame line like "I can't sell you that", find another café - refusal to be reasonably flexible for a good customer is a mark of poor service, and probably points to other deficiencies. Caveat emptor!
10. Towards the end of my shift, Vinnie the Veteran returns to the café. With a sly grin on his face, he orders a double shot of espresso with a slight modification - he wants me to add the outer part of a lemon rind (also known as the "zest") to the waiting cup. "Vinnie," I say, "it's about time an Italian like you ordered that drink." Vinnie laughs, realizing that I, like him, know that espresso with zest of lemon is commonly known as a ______________.

Answer: Romano

Unlike the other drinks on this quiz, this may be something that your local coffee shop cannot make, since zest of lemon is not a regular item. Many may have it, however, especially if the menu features iced tea. Try it sometime!
Source: Author stuthehistoryguy

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