Barista Service - Chapter 1A

What is the primary family that the coffee plant belongs to?

• Fabaceae

• Solanaceae

• Rubiceae

• Asteraceae

Which two species of coffee are commercially significant?

• Coffea Arabica and Coffea Liberica

• Coffea Robusta and Coffea Canephora

• Coffea Excelsa and Coffea Liberica

• Coffea Arabica and Coffea Robusta

How long does it typically take for a coffee tree to start producing fruit?

• 6-8 years

• 10 years

• 1-2 years

• 3-5 years

What color do coffee cherries turn when they are ripe?

• Green

• Yellow

• Brown

• Dark ruby red

What is the outermost layer that must be removed to separate coffee beans from the cherry?

• Outer skin

• Parchment

• Pulp

• Silver skin

Which coffee bean type is known for having a single oval-shaped bean?

• Arabica

• Normal

• Peaberry

• Triplets

Where was the coffee shrub first discovered?

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

• South America

Which certification ensures that coffee is grown without chemical pesticides?

• Direct Trade

• Organic

• Rainforest Alliance

• Fair Trade

What is the main purpose of Fair Trade certification?

• To ensure environmental sustainability

• To increase coffee production

• To guarantee farmers a just price

• To promote organic farming

Which coffee variety is known for its high caffeine content?

• Robusta

• Liberica

• Arabica

• Excelsa