Latte art - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary method of creating latte art?
A) Sprinkling cocoa powder on top of crema
B) Mixing milk and coffee beans together
C) Layering cold milk over hot espresso
D) Pouring microfoam into a shot of espresso
  • 2. Which substance forms the red/brown surface of the espresso shot?
A) Butterfat
B) Crema
C) Microfoam
D) Coffee oil
  • 3. Where was latte art initially developed?
A) Brazil
B) France
C) United States
D) Italy
  • 4. Who is credited with developing microfoam in 1986?
A) David Schomer
B) Luca Ramoni
C) Jack Kelly
D) Luigi Lupi
  • 5. Which pattern did David Schomer establish as a signature in 1989?
A) Tulip
B) Heart
C) Star
D) Rosetta
  • 6. Who developed the rosette pattern in 1992?
A) Luigi Lupi
B) Luca Ramoni
C) Jack Kelly
D) David Schomer
  • 7. What is the scientific nature of crema?
A) A suspension of air in milk
B) An emulsion of coffee oil and brewed coffee
C) A mixture of sugar and water
D) A foam of butterfat and coffee solids
  • 8. Why does latte art only last briefly?
A) The temperature of the cup causes rapid evaporation
B) Neither crema nor microfoam are stable colloids
C) The design is meant to be stirred immediately
D) The ingredients react chemically to turn sour
  • 9. What is an alternative to pouring for creating a pattern?
A) Using a heated iron
B) Using a stencil
C) Etching with a stick
D) Spraying cocoa extract
  • 10. What is a common criticism within the coffee community regarding latte art?
A) Excessive focus on appearance over taste
B) It is not culturally significant
C) It wastes too much milk
D) It requires expensive proprietary equipment
  • 11. How many grades are currently in the Latte Art Grading System (LAGS)?
A) Six
B) Seven
C) Four
D) Five
  • 12. Which barista collaborated with Luigi Lupi to create the LAGS certification?
A) David Schomer
B) Jack Kelly
C) Luca Ramoni
D) Uptown Espresso
  • 13. In the 2002 Barista World Championship, what position did Luigi Lupi earn?
A) 1st
B) 4th
C) 2nd
D) 3rd
  • 14. What is the term for the foam of air in milk used in latte art?
A) Steamed cream
B) Microfoam
C) Aerated emulsion
D) Velvet creamer
  • 15. What determines the difficulty of creating consistent latte art?
A) Conditions of the espresso and milk
B) The cup size and shape
C) The humidity of the room
D) The color of the espresso machine
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