Food & Drink
Coffee Knowledge Quiz
Espresso, pour-over, cold brew — prove you're a true coffee connoisseur.
Espresso, pour-over, cold brew — prove you're a true coffee connoisseur.
Over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide every day, yet most drinkers know surprisingly little about what's in their mug. This 10-question quiz covers everything from bean varieties and brewing methods to coffee's origin story in Ethiopia. Brazil alone produces roughly one-third of the world's supply -- about 3.5 million metric tons per year.
Answer 10 multiple-choice questions randomly drawn from the pool. Topics range from espresso technique to cold brew science, with instant explanations after every answer. No login or time pressure -- just grab your coffee and start.
Questions cover Arabica vs. Robusta beans, the difference between a latte and a cappuccino, cold brew steeping times, and the story of a 9th-century Ethiopian goat herder who allegedly discovered coffee. You'll also learn that it takes roughly 55 coffee beans to produce a single espresso shot -- about 7 grams of ground coffee forced through at 9 bars of pressure.
Brazil is by far the world's largest coffee producer, growing approximately 3.5 million metric tons annually -- about one-third of global production. Vietnam ranks second, primarily producing Robusta beans, while Colombia is the third-largest producer and the top source of premium washed Arabica beans.
A standard 8-ounce cup of brewed coffee contains roughly 80-100 mg of caffeine, though this varies by brewing method and bean type. A single espresso shot has about 63 mg in just 1 ounce. Cold brew tends to be higher in caffeine, often reaching 150-200 mg per 8-ounce serving due to the extended steeping time.
Kopi Luwak, made from beans digested and excreted by the Asian palm civet, has traditionally been called the most expensive coffee at $100-$500 per pound. However, Black Ivory Coffee from Thailand, produced through a similar process with elephants, can exceed $1,000 per pound. High-scoring lots from Panama's Geisha varietal have also sold for over $1,000 per pound at auction.
Last updated: March 2026