CB CB Coffee Menu and Drink Recipes 3

Question 1

A 'red eye' coffee drink consists of:

Accepted Answer

Drip coffee with one shot of espresso added

Answer

A red eye is brewed drip coffee with a single shot of espresso added, creating an extra-caffeinated beverage; adding two shots makes it a 'black eye.'

Question 2

What makes a Vienna coffee distinct?

Accepted Answer

It is topped with whipped cream instead of milk foam

Answer

A Vienna coffee (Einspänner) is a strong black coffee or espresso topped generously with whipped cream instead of steamed milk or foam.

Question 3

Which ratio best describes a properly balanced caramel macchiato (café-style)?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla syrup + milk + espresso + caramel drizzle layered in order

Answer

A café-style caramel macchiato is built by adding vanilla syrup to milk first, then marking the top with espresso shots and finishing with a caramel drizzle.

Question 4

What defines a 'nitro cold brew'?

Accepted Answer

Cold brew infused with nitrogen gas, served on tap

Answer

Nitro cold brew is cold brew coffee charged with nitrogen gas and dispensed through a pressurized tap, creating a creamy, Guinness-like texture with a frothy cascade.

Question 5

A 'breve' latte substitutes steamed milk with:

Accepted Answer

Half-and-half

Answer

A breve latte replaces regular steamed milk with steamed half-and-half (equal parts whole milk and heavy cream), producing a richer, creamier, and higher-fat beverage.

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