CB CB Coffee Menu and Drink Recipes 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the standard ratio of espresso to water in an Americano?
- 1:1
- 1:2
- 1:4 (Correct answer)
- 1:6
Correct answer: 1:4
A traditional Americano is made by adding hot water to espresso in approximately a 1:4 ratio, resulting in a milder, drip-coffee-strength drink.
Question 2: Which beverage is traditionally prepared by combining equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam?
- Flat white
- Cappuccino (Correct answer)
- Macchiato
- Cortado
Correct answer: Cappuccino
A cappuccino is classically made with equal thirds of espresso, steamed milk, and dry milk foam, typically served in a 6 oz cup.
Question 3: What distinguishes a flat white from a latte?
- Flat white uses no milk foam
- Flat white is served in a smaller cup with a higher espresso-to-milk ratio (Correct answer)
- Flat white uses skim milk only
- Flat white contains no espresso
Correct answer: Flat white is served in a smaller cup with a higher espresso-to-milk ratio
A flat white is served in a smaller 5–6 oz cup with a double ristretto shot, giving it a stronger espresso-to-milk ratio compared to a latte.
Question 4: A cortado is best described as:
- Espresso topped with cold foam
- Equal parts espresso and steamed milk with little to no foam (Correct answer)
- A double shot served over ice
- Espresso blended with flavored syrup
Correct answer: Equal parts espresso and steamed milk with little to no foam
A cortado is a Spanish drink made with equal parts espresso and warm steamed milk, served in a small glass with minimal foam to cut the espresso's acidity.
Question 5: Which ingredient differentiates a mocha from a standard latte?
- Extra espresso shot
- Chocolate sauce or cocoa powder (Correct answer)
- Flavored creamer
- Cold brew concentrate
Correct answer: Chocolate sauce or cocoa powder
A mocha (or caffè mocha) adds chocolate syrup or cocoa powder to espresso before steaming milk is incorporated, creating a chocolate-coffee combination.
Question 6: What is a 'lungo' in espresso terminology?
- A short, concentrated espresso pull
- An espresso made with twice the normal water volume (Correct answer)
- Espresso served over ice
- Espresso blended with cream
Correct answer: An espresso made with twice the normal water volume
A lungo is an espresso extracted with approximately double the water of a standard shot, resulting in a larger, slightly more bitter, and less concentrated beverage.
CB CB Coffee Menu and Drink Recipes 1
What is the standard ratio of espresso to water in an Americano?