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Certified Barista VIP Practice Exam

CB — This exam mirrors the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) Barista Skills Professional certification, a globally recognized credential issued by the SCA covering espresso theory, milk texturing, sensory evaluation, brewing parameters, and café operations — typically assessed via a combined written theory test and practical hands-on component with a passing threshold around 80%.

52
Questions
90m
Time Limit
80.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 52👑 VIP

During a busy morning rush, you notice that a shot of espresso you just pulled extracted in 18 seconds and tastes sour and thin. Your dose is 18 g in a double basket and your yield is 36 g. Which of the following is the MOST likely root cause and the correct first adjustment?

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