What flavor notes does light roast coffee have?
Fruity flavor notes.
Coffee cherry Layers - Label
Skin, pulp, mucilage, parchment, silver skin, seed
What is a coffee cherry?
A fruit whose layers surround the coffee bean seed.
Roast Flavor Notes
Light: fruity, Medium: caramel, Dark: burnt
At what altitude does Arabica coffee grow?
Arabica grows at high altitude from 800–2200 m.
Arabica Altitude
800–2200 meters
What is caffeine's role in coffee, tea, and cocoa?
Caffeine is a natural stimulant that boosts alertness and fights fatigue.
Robusta Caffeine Content
1.7–3.5%
Decaffeination Effect
Beans break down faster, go stale quicker
Coffee Enemies - SHMO
Sunlight, heat, moisture, oxygen
Arabica vs Robusta Shape
Arabica: oval, Robusta: round
Test your knowledge with 11 questions on Barista Training Fundamentals.
1. Which flavor profile is most characteristic of a dark roast coffee?
2. What is the primary characteristic of the layers in a coffee cherry, from outermost to innermost?
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