espresso quiz 1

4 keys to making a perfect drink

silky milk, creamy espresso, perfect portions, interact/smile with customer

first thing you do before steaming milk

purge steam wand

How far do you plunge the steam wand into the milk before starting to steam?

The tip of the wand near the surface, where the line is at the head

When you start steaming, what should you hear?

A couple hisses, and then the milk will expand over it

What should the milk be doing while you are steaming it?

Swirling

What temperatures do you steam milk to?

Kids – 120 Normal - 140 Extra Hot- 170 Extra Extra Hot - 190

What do you do immediately after you are done steaming the milk?

Wipe off the steam wand with a rag

What do you do to the milk before pouring?

Swirl to polish the foam... tap on the counter if needed

What should great milk look like?

Paint! With no big bubbles

What buttons on the espresso machine do you push to pull shots?

Any of the middle 3 buttons

What button on the machine do we use to rinse the grouphead?

Left button

What do you do after you have shots ready in the grouphead?

Put a tiny pitcher underneath

What does it mean if all the groupheads read 3 - 5 seconds with nothing underneath?

Grouphead is empty and no shots are ready

What is the ideal range for pulling shots?

19-24 seconds

When do you start adjusting the grind?

As soon as it goes out of the ideal range

If the shots are too slow, what adjustment do you need to make to the grinder?

Make grinds more course for a faster pull

If the shots are too fast, what adjustment do you need to make to the grinder?

Make grinds more fine for a slower pull

What kinds of things change the beans shot time?

Humidity, temperature, how many beans are in the hopper, and different bags of coffee

How do you make a macchiato and what size cup do you serve it in when its for here?

Steam a couple ounces of milk like a cap until it changes noise. Pull the shots. And then do 3

scoops of foam on top. Serve it in the espresso cup with a saucer and spoon!

How do you make a cortado and what size cup do you serve it in when it is for here?

Steam a couple ounces of milk like a latte until it changes noise. Pull the shots. And then really

angle the cup to pour latte art. Serve it in the espresso cup with a saucer and spoon!