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Location
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Equipment/Kit & Standards
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Has the Barista checked the Brewlog has been completed for the day?
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Does the barista have all correct kit in use? (Grounds brush/milk jugs<br>thermometer/green cloth/cleaning brush)
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Is the machine in working order, clean and producing the perfect<br>quality espresso?
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Is there enough stock of essentials? (coffee/tea/milk/tea/condiments<br>/accompaniment/sugar)
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Is the hot drinks assembly area organised, clean and maintained?
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Is all crockery clean, free of tannin stains and no spillage when served?<br>Does the Barista clean as they go?
Steps To The Perfect Espresso
The Grind
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Does Barista grind coffee to order so that the coffee is at its freshest?
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Are the coffee beans stored correctly in bag/ container?
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Does the coffee grind feel correct (like talcum powder)?
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Is the Hopper clean and filled with fresh beans?
Dose
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Does Barista use a clean, dry portafilter?
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Do they use correct portafilter and basket for espresso?
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Do they use correct dose of coffee for portafilter size and level<br>off?
Tamp
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Does Barista tamp coffee once to level then using ‘ears’<br>tap-tap against soft part of the grinder?
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Does Barista repeat tamp before polishing?
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Does Barista apply correct pressure, tamping, polishing<br>and always ’saving seals’?
Brew
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Does Barista flush groupheads before brewing?
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Do they attach portafilter to grouphead correctly and press<br>required button (single/ double) within 5 seconds?
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Does the espresso smell like freshly opened bag of coffee?
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Can Barista demonstrate ABC Tests to check quality?
Milk
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Is steam wand purged before & after use?
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Can the Barista demonstrate the difference between steamed &<br>foamed milk?
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Is the milk heated to the correct temperature using a<br>thermometer?
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Does the barista tap and swirl milk?
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Can the team member make good, consistent milk to standard?
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Is there a green cloth in use for cleaning the steamwands?
Tea & Hot Chocolate
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Can Barista make a hot chocolate to the correct standard?
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Is tea served to standard?
Presentation & Latte Art
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Is the Barista able to produce Latte art?
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Does the Barista present all drinks to the correct high standard?
Test - Knowledge Questions
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What does "ABC" stand for?
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What countries does our Gaiba blend originate from?
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What are the 4 steps to make the perfect espresso?
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What different types of tea do you offer in your venue?
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How long does an espresso take to pour?