Coffee Quiz: How much do you really know??
Coffee, it's one of the world's most popular drinks enjoyed by millions on a daily basis. For the casual coffee drinker or even a full-blown coffee snob, there's always something new to learn about this amazing beverage, its origins, cultivation, brewing, flavor profiles and the entire history and culture surrounding it.
Ready to put your coffee smarts to the test? Take this fun coffee quiz to see what you already know and if you learn a couple surprising coffee facts along the way.
Why Knowing about coffee can be important
The more you know about coffee, the more you can appreciate the drink you sip. Learning about coffee origins, roasting profiles, brewing techniques and coffee bean varieties can heighten your enjoyment with every cup you drink. The more you know, the better choices you can make in selecting coffee beans to try and brewing methods you may want to experiment with. Let's see if you're a coffee expert.
Question 1: Coffee beans are actually what?
A. Nuts B. Seeds C. Roots D. Leaves
Answer:
B. Seeds
Coffee beans are the seeds within coffee cherries that grow on coffee plants and need to be harvested and then processed before being roasted.
Question 2: Which species is the most popular worldwide?
A. Liberica B. Excelsa C. Arabica D. Geisha
Answer:
C. Arabica
Arabica has by far become the most popular species and makes up the bulk of world consumption and enjoyment. Its complex and smooth flavors with a pleasing acidity make it a favorite around the world.
Question 3: What makes a coffee's flavor profile?
A. Growing Region B. Processing Method C. Roast Level D. All of the Above
Answer:
D. All of the Above
Coffee flavor is influenced by several factors from where it's grown, the way it's processed, to how it's roasted.
Question 4: Which coffee brewing method creates espresso?
A. French Press B. Pour Over C. Espresso machine D. Cold brew
Answer:
C. Espresso machine
Espresso is created when hot water is forced through very finely ground coffee at a very high pressure to make a very flavorful and concentrated cup.
Question 5: A Barista is?
A. A coffee farmer B. A coffee roaster C. A coffee equipment designer D. A coffee preparation specialist
Answer:
D. A coffee preparation specialist
A barista is highly trained to prepare and serve the coffee as well as has an extended knowledge of brewing coffee as a whole.
Question 6: Which roast level has the least flavor intensity?
A. Dark Roast B. Medium Roast C. Light Roast D. French Roast
Answer:
C. Light Roast
The light roast allows more of the origin flavor of the coffee bean to be kept while a darker roast begins to lose its origin flavor and develop roast characteristics.
Question 7: Which country produces the most coffee?
A. Italy B. Brazil C. Switzerland D. Canada
Answer:
B. Brazil
Brazil has by far been the number one coffee producer on the planet for a very long time.
How did you do?
6-7 Correct Answers
Great! You're a true coffee enthusiast with great coffee knowledge!
4-5 Correct Answers
Nice job! You have a pretty good handle on coffee and are well on your way to becoming a professional!
1-3 Correct Answers
There is always more to learn and that is part of the fun of learning! Every coffee journey starts with a first step!
Fun Coffee Facts
Coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the world
Coffee plants live for decades if conditions are correct
A coffee bean has over 1000 flavor compounds
Each coffee bean has a different flavor profile depending on its origin
The best coffee comes from freshly roasted beans and freshly ground coffee beans.
Final Thoughts
Coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up. It's an experience that involves a whole new world of history, culture and knowledge that can all be experienced one cup at a time. I hope you enjoyed this coffee quiz and learned a little more about this marvelous drink. Here at The House of Coffee we love coffee and helping others experience a deeper appreciation of this amazing beverage. Keep learning and enjoy great coffee!