Coffee Brewing Skills

Entries

• 1. Brew a balanced drip coffee (easy)

  Brew a well-balanced cup using an automatic drip coffee maker

• 2. Brew a smooth French press coffee (easy)

  Prepare a rich and balanced coffee using a French press

• 3. Brew a clean pour-over coffee (easy)

  Brew a clear and flavorful cup using a manual pour-over method

• 4. Brew a refreshing iced coffee (easy)

  Brew coffee specifically intended to be served over ice

• 5. Brew a proper cold brew (easy)

  Prepare coffee by steeping grounds in cold water for many hours

• 6. Dial in a pour-over recipe (medium)

  Adjust grind size, ratio, and pouring technique for balanced extraction

• 7. Brew coffee using a V60 (medium)

  Successfully brew a balanced cup using a V60 dripper

• 8. Brew coffee using a Chemex (medium)

  Brew a clean cup using the Chemex glass brewer

• 9. Brew coffee using an AeroPress (medium)

  Produce a balanced cup using the AeroPress brewing method

• 10. Brew coffee using a moka pot (medium)

  Produce strong stovetop coffee using a moka pot brewer

• 11. Pull a balanced espresso shot (medium)

  Extract espresso with proper timing, crema, and flavor balance

• 12. Steam milk correctly (medium)

  Steam milk to the correct temperature and texture for espresso drinks

• 13. Make microfoam milk (medium)

  Create smooth, glossy milk foam suitable for latte drinks

• 14. Make a balanced latte (medium)

  Prepare a latte with properly extracted espresso and textured milk

• 15. Brew a cup using freshly roasted beans (medium)

  Brew coffee made from beans roasted within the past few weeks

• 16. Dial in grind size for espresso (hard)

  Adjust grind and dose to produce a properly extracted espresso shot

• 17. Brew traditional Turkish coffee (hard)

  Prepare finely ground coffee using a cezve in the traditional method

• 18. Brew a perfect cappuccino (hard)

  Balance espresso, steamed milk, and foam in correct proportions

• 19. Taste and identify flavor notes (hard)

  Recognize distinct flavor characteristics in brewed coffee

• 20. Brew coffee from beans you roasted yourself (expert)

  Roast green coffee beans and brew them successfully

• 21. Create latte art (expert)

  Pour milk into espresso to form visible patterns like a heart or rosetta