Coffee & Tea Flashcards
How do different grinding sizes affect the flavor of the finished coffee?
A coarse grind, as used with a French press, takes a little longer to extract and has less surface area; thus, you submerge it in water.
A fine grind has more surface area and takes less extraction time. Beware not to over-extract. You may end up with a bitter cup of coffee
What is the difference between a tea and an infusion?
Infusion is a method. Which can be used for both Tea and Herbal Tea, or other beverages similar to Tea.
Tea is a product made by the leaf plant Camellia Sinensis
What are the main points of the Fairtrade certification for coffee?
Sustainability for farmers, economically
Safe working conditions
Protection of the environment
Transparent supply chain and economics
