Hospitality questions! About coffee, tea etc.?

posted on January 28, 2010 in home brewing equipment

Here are some questions from the hospitality food and beverage course I’m doing.

I have already answered some, but if they are wrong please correct them =)

THANKYOU!!!

1.What are the different methods of roasting coffee?
There are simple ways of roasting coffee and there are more technical ways, simple ways are pan/stovetop and oven roasting. In between there are home air-poppers and home drum roasters. More technical ways are the many commercial roasters out there.
2.How do you choose the correct grind for the method of brewing?
If the method of brewing is only a short time in the appliance then the coffee should be grinded very finely so that the flavors release quickly. If the coffee spends more time in the appliance, such as a percolator the coffee needs to be a coarser grind so that the flavors don’t release too quickly.
3.How should coffee be stored?
It should be stored in a cool dry place, like wine. Once the package is open it needs to be stored in an air tight container and used as soon as possible.
4.What equipment is used in coffee making?
There are automatic coffee machines that make the whole coffee at the touch of a button and there are many other pieces of equipment used to manually make coffee;
-Coffee bean grinders
-Percolators
-Boiling water units
-Espresso machines
-Milk frothing jugs
-Milk thermometers
-Filters
-Cups and mugs
-Saucers
-Spoons
5.What are the different ways of brewing coffee?
1.Turkish – Grind: pulverized
2.Percolator – Grind: coarse
3.Regular drip – Grind: medium-course
4.Plunger – Grind: medium-course
5.Vacuum – Grind: course
6.Cold-water – Grind: course
7.Espresso – Grind: fine
6.What are the different ways in which coffee is served?
-Black
-White (with milk)
-With cream
-With or without sugar
-Chocolate or cinnamon added
7.What is a scented tea?
8.What is the difference between tea and tea bags?
9.Why is tea brewed?
10. How are milk, lemon and sugar used in tea?
11. How are garnishes used to decorate tea?
12. How should tea be stored?
13. How should tea be served?
14. Why are non-alcoholic drinks gaining in popularity?
15. What fruit and vegetables (fresh, tinned and frozen) does your establishment use?
16. What dairy products are used in non-alcoholic drinks?
17. What cordials and syrups are used in non-alcoholic drinks?
18. What equipment is used to make non-alcoholic drinks?
19. What garnishes are used in your establishment?
20. What glassware is used in your establishment?
21. Why should equipment be kept clean?
22. Why should equipment be maintained correctly?

Two things:
1. Congratulations on being pregnant!
2. Coffee can be stored frozen for a long time. Once open, it can be stored in the refrigerator for months. I know b/c I have been doing this for years.

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  1. Two things:
    1. Congratulations on being pregnant!
    2. Coffee can be stored frozen for a long time. Once open, it can be stored in the refrigerator for months. I know b/c I have been doing this for years.
    References :
    own experience

    Comment by Damon W — January 28, 2010 @ 5:06 pm

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