SCA BARISTA INTERMEDIATE COURSE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+

SCA BARISTA INTERMEDIATE COURSE
EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+

⩥ espresso dosage. Answer: 7-10g, x2 for double


⩥ espresso brew ratio. Answer: between 1:1.5-1:2.5


⩥ espresso shot time. Answer: 20-30 seconds


⩥ espresso bars of pressure. Answer: 7-11 atmospheres (9 ideal)


⩥ water quality is critical for. Answer: equipment longevity


⩥ Hard water creates. Answer: mineral deposits and destroyed espresso
equipment

, ⩥ what does a water softener do. Answer: high concentration of sodium
ions in salty water displaces calcium and magnesium ions in the resin
and it then becomes covered with sodium ions


⩥ carbon filter removes. Answer: chlorine, the main cause for bad
tasting water


⩥ what to look for in espresso. Answer: fragrance/aroma, acidity, body,
finish


⩥ arabica's % of global production. Answer: 60-75


⩥ robusta's % of global production. Answer: <40


⩥ liberica % of global production. Answer: <1.5


⩥ arabica is native to. Answer: Ethiopia and South Sudan


⩥ Arabica prefers. Answer: high elevations with cool nights


⩥ Arabica preferred average temperature. Answer: 66-72 F


⩥ Arabica's pollination. Answer: self-pollinating