Can you tell the difference between a latte, cappuccino and macchiato? If you know your way around an espresso bar and deliver picture-perfect latte art, you might be able to steam through this epic coffee quiz.
Whether you like to drink it dark and plain or light, sweet, and milky, coffee is your life’s blood. It helps you survive the dreaded Monday morning doldrums and picks you up at midday when you can’t afford a nap. You don’t have to roast your own beans to master this coffee quiz, but you will need to know more than the average Joe.
Be aware, knowing the difference between roasts will only get you so far. Prepare to show off as a brewmaster extraordinaire with complete command over your steam wand as you properly serve up these coffee trivia questions and answers.
Only true beaners should attempt these questions. If coffee isn’t your area of expertise, check out our pizza, beer, and fast food trivia. Of course, you could always attempt some general food trivia questions to see how you fare.
Which ingredient is not necessary for a mocha latte?
Espresso
Chocolate
Cinnamon
Steamed Milk
What does the term “cupping” refer to among coffee lovers?
Pouring French Roast Coffee Into A Small Demitasse
Pouring Coffee Into A Jigger Measure And Then Into A Cup
Inverting A Cup Over Coffee Beans To Keep Them Fresh
Method of Tasting Coffee
What country is the world’s largest producer of coffee, producing 35% of all coffee consumed?
The United States
Columbia
Brazil
Guatemala
What is an espresso macchiato?
Decaffeinated Espresso
Espresso With Milk Foam
Espresso With Macchiato Liqueur
Espresso With Whipped Cream
What is the ideal time range for an espresso shot to be brewed?
18-23 Seconds
7-12 Seconds
25-30 Seconds
11-16 Seconds
What type of plant does the coffee bean come from?
An Evergreen Tree
A Perennial
A Shrub
An Annual
Which company invented the frappuccino?
31 Flavors
Folgers
Starbucks
Chock Full Of Nuts
In what year was the first coffee tree grown in the first European greenhouse?
1875
1812
1715
1492
Which stimulant do chocolate and coffee have in common?
Adrenaline
Caffeine
Licorice
Sugar
What coffee beverage combines one part espresso with three parts steamed milk?
Cafe Italiano
Latte Macchiato
Cafe Au Lait
Cafe Latte
Which of the following coffee drinks has the most foam?
Latte
Cappuccino
Doppio Con Panna
Cafe Mocha
What percentage of the contents of a cup of black coffee is water?
75%
90%
95%
98%
What is the light-colored top layer on an espresso shot called?
Crema
Macchiato
Panna
Luce
Which coffee beans contain less caffeine and are of higher quality?
Columbian
Arabica
Espresso
Robusta
The average cup of coffee has how many milligrams of caffeine?
100 Milligrams
5 Milligrams
200 Milligrams
30 Milligrams
What is an espresso con panna?
Espresso With Whipped Cream
Espresso With Warm Milk
Espresso With Sugar
Espresso With Foam
What is the fruit of the coffee plant called?
The Coffee Cherry
The Fruit
The Seed
The Coffee Bean
The Yemeni port used to ship coffee in the 15th century gave its name to what chocolatey drink?
Cappuccino
Cafe Latte
Mocha
Frappuccino
What country became the leading coffee supplier in the mid-19th century?
Turkey
India
Brazil
Spain
What strong coffee is named after a district in the state of Hawaii?
Hana
Hula
Kona
Hilo
Which is the darkest roast of coffee?
American
Italian
French
Espresso
If you were buying coffee grounds for a Turkish press, what would you buy?
Coffee Ground For A Basket Filter
Coffee For An Espresso Machine
Very Coarsely Ground Coffee
Very Finely Ground Coffee
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