| Coverage : The Expresso Coffee Quiz tests your knowledge of this kind of coffee and its difference compared to other types of coffee. The Expresso Coffee Quiz also checks your familiarity regarding its preparation and other related terms. |
| 1. | Espresso, sometimes spelled as Expresso, is a concentrated beverage developed in the early 20th century in: |
| a. | | France |
| b. | | Italy |
| c. | | Spain |
| d. | | Portugal |
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| 2. | Comparing with drip coffee, Espresso is defined by the characteristics below except for: |
| a. | | Thicker consistency |
| b. | | Has a serving size that is usually measured in shots of about 25 and 30 ml (1 fluid oz) |
| c. | | Greater amount of caffeine on a per-serving basis |
| d. | | Higher amount of dissolved solids per relative volume |
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| 3. | What are the important variables that must be observed to enjoy an ideal espresso? |
| a. | | Temperature and time of consumption |
| b. | | Fineness of grind and amount of pressure of the espresso machine |
| c. | | Fineness of coffee and brewing water used |
| d. | | Measurement of coffee blends and mixture into other coffee beverages |
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| 4. | Who patented the first rudimentary espresso machine in 1901? |
| a. | | Melitta Bentz |
| b. | | Satori Kato |
| c. | | Desiderio Pavoni |
| d. | | Luigi Bezzera |
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| 5. | A single serving of espresso is called a: |
| a. | | Shot |
| b. | | Espresso Singlo |
| c. | | Espresso Doppio |
| d. | | Ristretto |
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| 6. | Which is not a variation of espresso? |
| a. | | Alexandrino |
| b. | | Cappuccino |
| c. | | Caffe Latino |
| d. | | Caffe Machiatto |
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| 7. | What do we call an espresso topped with whipped cream? |
| a. | | Ristretto |
| b. | | Espresso con panna |
| c. | | Espresso a Lungo |
| d. | | Espresso Machiatto |
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| 8. | An espresso served over gelato is called: |
| a. | | Affogato |
| b. | | Café Bonbon |
| c. | | Americano |
| d. | | Cappucino |
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| 9. | What do we call an espresso topped with a dash of foamed milk? |
| a. | | Ristretto |
| b. | | Espresso con panna |
| c. | | Espresso a Lungo |
| d. | | Espresso Machiatto |
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| 10. | Crema, the reddish-brown foam that floats on the surface of espresso is composed of: |
| a. | | Vegetable oils, sugar, milk |
| b. | | Vegetable oil, milk, protein |
| c. | | Milk, protein, sugar |
| d. | | Vegetable oil, protein, sugar |
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| 11. | What do we call a very short or restricted shot of espresso? |
| a. | | Ristretto |
| b. | | Espresso con panna |
| c. | | Espresso a Lungo |
| d. | | Espresso Machiatto |
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| 12. | A shot of espresso served in a small glass filled with condensed milk is called: |
| a. | | Caffe Tobio |
| b. | | Café Noisette |
| c. | | Café Bonbon |
| d. | | Espresso con Pana |
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