BEVERAGE - TEA/COFFE/NA

Question 1

What are the coffee bar options? (8)

Answer 1

1. Drip Coffee
2. Espresso
3. Cappuccino
4. Latte
5. Chai Latte
6. Hot Chocolate
7. Cold Brew
8. Matcha Latte

Question 2

Who is the provider for our coffee beans?

Answer 2

1. Three keys coffee - located downtown houston

Question 3

What is espresso? Standard size?

Answer 3

Concentrated coffee - forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans

The foundation of many coffee drinks

1oz - standard size

Question 4

Which Coffee machine do we have?

Answer 4

1. La Marzocco GB5 (2 Grp)

Question 5

What is a cappuchino, classically?

Answer 5

EQUAL PARTS:
1. 1oz Espresso
2. 1oz Steamed Milk
3. 1oz Milk Foam

Cappuccinos have a stronger coffee flavor due to the equal balance of espresso and foam. The milk foam is thick and velvety, creating a light, frothy top.

Question 6

What is a Latte?

Answer 6

1:3:1
1. Espresso
2. Steamed Milk
3. Milk foam

Lattes are creamier and have a smoother texture due to the larger amount of steamed milk and minimal foam

Served in 8-12oz options

Question 7

What is an Americano

Answer 7

1. Espresso
2. Hot Water

Americano: Has a richer, smoother flavor due to the espresso base, which can have more complex flavors and oils than regular drip coffee.

Question 8

What is a Mocha?

Answer 8

1. Milk foam
2. steamed milk
3. hot chocolate
4. Espresso

Question 9

What is a cortado?

Answer 9

Equal parts
1. Espresso
2. Steamed milk

A cortado is a popular espresso-based drink made by combining equal parts espresso and steamed milk, typically with a small amount of foam. The name “cortado” comes from the Spanish word “cortar”, meaning “to cut,” referring to how the milk “cuts” the intensity of the espresso.

Question 10

What is a flat white?

Answer 10

1. Thin velvety layer of microfoam
2. Usually like 6 ounces (lattes are more like 8-12oz)

A flat white is an espresso-based coffee drink that originated in Australia or New Zealand (there’s some debate over the exact origin) and is similar to a latte, but with a few key differences:

Question 11

What is a Macchiato?

Answer 11

1. Espresso
2. Milk Foam

Question 12

What is Affogato

Answer 12

1. Ice Cream
2. Espresso

Question 13

What is a Cafe au Lait

Answer 13

1. Drip Coffee
2. Steamed milk
3. Milk Foam

Question 14

What is Chai?

Answer 14

1. Black tea base - Assam or Darjeeling
2. Spice - Masala Chai
3. Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, black pepper, nutmeg

Question 15

What is matcha?

Answer 15

1. Green tea made from shade-grown tea trees.

additional nutrients and antioxidatants

Question 16

What was the military matcha

Answer 16

1. Demure green tea
2. Vanilla syrup
3. cocoa powder
4. shot of espresso

Question 17

What is our house hot chocolate?

Answer 17

1. Mocha
2. Vanilla
3. Steamed milk
4. Vanilla Whip cream ISI
5. Chocolate Drizzle
6. Cinnamon powder

to be determined

Question 18

What tea options are there?

Answer 18

1. English Breakfast
2. Lord Bergamont
3. Jasmine Silver Tip
4. Meadow Chamomile
5. Peppermint Leaves
6. Bai Hao oolong

Question 19

What is english breakfast

Answer 19

1. Full bodied - robust black tea blend
2. Assam, ceylon

Flavor: malty, rich and slightly astringent

Question 20

What is lord bergamont

Answer 20

1. Refers to earl grey - a black tea flavored with bergamot (citrus fruit)
2. known for floral, fragrant and refreshing flavor - great for afternoon tea

Question 21

What is jasmine silver tip?

Answer 21

1. A green tea with jasmine flowers
2. Silver tip refers to the youngest tender tea buds - hand picked
3. floral, sweet aroma with smooth vegetal taste. light and aromatic tea

Question 22

What is Chamomile tea?

Answer 22

1. herbal tea
2. Mildly sweet, apple like flavor
3. floral and slightly fruity

Reduces anxiety, improve digestion, caffeine free

Question 23

What are peppermint leaves?

Answer 23

1. cool - refreshing and slightly sweet
2. Health benefits

Question 24

How is decaf made?

Answer 24

1.Swiss water process: Beans soak in hot water - dissolves caffeine with some other compounds and is passed through charcoal filter will rehydrate beans.
2. Direct Solvent method: steamed to open pores, methlene chloride or ethyl acetate is applied - beans are steamed again to remoe any residual solvent
3. Indirect Solvent: Starts with Swiss water process - seperated water is then treated and re-introduced to the bean to rehydrate with the flavor.
4. CO2 method: pressurized container & soaked with liquid co2 which binds with caffeine and draws it out of the bean. best for preserving the coffee’s flavor
5. Triglyceride method: soaked in coffee oils which extract caffeine. steamed to remove excess oil and dried.

Question 25

What is Bai Hao Oolong

Answer 25

Oriental Beauty 1. Type of oolong tea - complex flavor profile 2. Somewhere between green and black tea

Question 26

What is meant by fermented and unfermented tea?

Answer 26

Refers to the process of oxidation - natural chemical reaction that occurs when the tea leaves are exposed to air Influences the flavor, color and aroma of the tea

Question 27

How is unfermented tea harvested?

Answer 27

1. Not allowed to undergo oxidation - plucked, quickly heated (Steam or pan firing)

Question 28

What flavor profile do unfermented teas have?

Answer 28

1. Fresh, grassy, vegetal flavor with lighter notes ## Footnote Green tea, sencha, matcha, jasmine, white tea, yellow

Question 29

What is fermented tea

Answer 29

1. Tea that undergoes oxidation (fermentation in tea terms) 2. More complex flavors and darker color 3. Leaves are plucked - wilt and oxidize in the air 4. Leaves are then rolled and sometimes heated at a certain desired level (oxidized) ## Footnote Black tea - assam, darjeeling, earl grey and Pu-erh tea.

Question 30

What is semi-fermented tea?

Answer 30

1. partial oxidation ## Footnote oolong tea

Question 31

# alanc Tea Oxidation process summary

Answer 31

Unfermented = Minimal oxidation (e.g., Green tea) – lighter flavors, grassy, fresh. Fermented = Full oxidation (e.g., Black tea) – darker flavors, richer, malty, fruity. Semi-fermented = Partial oxidation (e.g., Oolong tea) – balanced flavors, a bit of both.

Question 32

What is the pressed juice company?

Answer 32

1. 2010 founded cold pressed juice company 2. Sustainable packaging and eco-friendly mindset

Question 33

What it cold pressing for juices?

Answer 33

1. Grind fresh fruit/veg in a masticating juicer or slow juicer 2. Pressing - hydraulic press 3. no high temp which can destroy sensative vitamins

Question 34

Smith tea founder - Steven smith founded what other tea company?

Answer 34

1. Tazo teas 2. Stash Tea

Question 35

Smith Tea - Philosophy

Answer 35

The company focuses on sourcing teas from small, sustainable farms around the world. They emphasize direct relationships with farmers, helping to ensure both fair practices and the highest quality teas. They also prioritize environmental sustainability and packaging that minimizes waste, using materials like recyclable and biodegradable packaging.

Question 36

What are the 4 flavors for the pressed juices we carry?

Answer 36

1. Greens - Kale - parsley - spinach - cucumber - lemon 2. Roots - beet - apple - ginger - lemon 3. Orange - tumeric-apple - lemon 4. Citrus - grapefruit - mint ## Footnote GROC

Question 37

What are the 4 breakfast cocktails?

Answer 37

1. Remi Bloody 2. Mimosa 3. Bellini 4. Irish Coffee