Coffee Culture Vocabulary
1 / 15From espresso to pour-over, test your knowledge of coffee terminology from around the world
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What does the Italian word 'espresso' literally mean?
About Coffee Culture Vocabulary
Give your memory a workout with Coffee Culture Vocabulary: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. From espresso to pour-over, test your knowledge of coffee terminology from around the world Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What does the Italian word 'espresso' literally mean?
Answer: Pressed out or expressed — referring to water forced through finely-ground coffee
2. In coffee terminology, what is 'crema'?
Answer: The golden-brown foam layer on top of a properly pulled espresso shot
3. What does 'macchiato' mean in Italian coffee culture?
Answer: Stained or spotted — an espresso with a small amount of milk
4. In coffee terms, what does 'single origin' mean?
Answer: Coffee sourced from one specific region, farm, or lot rather than blended
5. What is a 'cortado' in coffee culture?
Answer: An espresso cut with a small, equal amount of warm steamed milk to reduce acidity
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