The Ultimate Coffee Quiz: 45 Questions and Answers

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If you love coffee and all sorts of treats made with it then this ultimate coffee quiz will be perfect for you!

Coffee is a very interesting drink. It’s made from coffee beans and can be used in many different ways.

Of course, some countries such as Italy or Cuba are incredibly famous for their coffee but ultimately, coffee is a popular drink everywhere you go!

It can even be used in cocktails and desserts!

Now, let’s see how much you really know about it. You’ll find below 3 rounds of quiz questions about coffee. Each question is worth one point.

Quiz Questions about Coffee

Round 1: Coffee Trivia questions

1. Which continent do coffee plants come from?
2. What alcohol is in an Irish coffee?
3. What is the coffee capital of Australia?
4. In which coffee would you find hot chocolate?
5. Which coffee name means ‘cut’ in Spanish?
6. In which country was the flat white invented?
7. Which coffee means ‘stained’ in Italian?
8. Which colour are ripe coffee cherries?
9. Which coffee brand did George Clooney endorse?
10. If you order an Affogato, what would you pour the espresso on?
11. Which nautical creature is on the Starbucks logo?
12.  In which country was Costa Coffee founded?
13. What is removed in decaf coffee?
14. How many espressos are there in a doppio?
15.  Complete this famous brand’s tagline. “It all stars with a _______”.
16.  What do you add to coffee to make a Café au lait?
17.  Which colour is the “illycaffè” logo?
18. What is usually sprinkled on top of a cappuccino?
19.  In which country did the Frappé coffee originate?
20.  What’s added on top of a coffee to make a café Viennois?

Round 2: Coffee Multiple Choice questions

1. What is the most common type of coffee beans?
   1. Arabica
   2. Robusta
   3. Liberica
   4. Excelsa
2. What is often referred to as “short black” in Australia?
   1. Americano
   2. Latte
   3. Espresso
   4. Cappuccino
3. Which country grows the most coffee in the world?
   1. Colombia
   2. Kenya
   3. Brazil
   4. Ivory Coast
4. What is the third essential ingredient to make an Espresso Martini? Espresso, Kalhua and…
   1. Tequila
   2. Vodka
   3. Rum
   4. Whiskey
5. Which coffee is served in a tumbler glass?
   1. Latte
   2. Cappucino
   3. Macchiato
   4. Cortado
6. In which dessert will you find coffee?
   1. Pavlova
   2. Profiteroles
   3. Tiramisu
   4. Christmas pudding
7. How long does it take for newly planted coffee trees to bear fruit?
   1. 3 to 4 months
   2. 12 to 18 months
   3. 3 to 4 years
   4. 6 to 7 years
8. In the UK, in average, how many cups of coffee do we drink per day?
   1. 1
   2. 2
   3. 3
   4. 4
9. Which company owns the brand Tassimo?
   1. Nestlé
   2. Senseo
   3. Jacobs Douwe Egberts
   4. Keurig
10. In which city was Lavazza founded?
    1. Rome
    2. Turin
    3. London
    4. Paris
11. Which Italian brand of coffee was founded by Massimo Zanetti?
    1. Segafredo
    2. Illycaffè
    3. Nespresso
    4. Kimbo
12. Which famous composer would take his coffee with exactly 60 beans per cup?
    1. Beethoven
    2. Tchaikovsky
    3. Mozart
    4. Chopin
13. Which famous author wrote in coffee shops such as the Elephant House in Edinburgh?
    1. Stephen King
    2. Agatha Christie
    3. J.K. Rowling
    4. Roald Dahl
14. In France, what do people drink coffee from for breakfast?
    1. A bowl
    2. A mug
    3. A glass
    4. A bottle
15. At what time of the year do people traditionally drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes?
    1. Spring
    2. Summer
    3. Autumn
    4. Winter
16. What type of coffee is a cafe con hielo?
    1. Coffee with milk
    2. Iced coffee
    3. Black coffee
    4. Sweet coffee
17. Who invented the Moka pot?
    1. Alfonso Bialetti
    2. Gordon Bowker
    3. Luigi Lavazza
    4. Eric Favre
18. Where is the most expensive coffee in the world is produced?
    1. Sicily
    2. Costa Rica
    3. Bali
    4. Santorini
19. Where was the first Starbucks store?
    1. New York City
    2. Burlington
    3. Seattle
    4. Miami

Round 3: Coffee Quiz – True or False

1. Coffee is produced in Hawaii.
2. A French press is also called a cafetière.
3. Coffee is a more popular drink than tea.
4. Italians don’t drink cappuccinos after lunch.
5. An Americano is a short coffee.
6. A barista is a person who prepares and serves coffees.

Quiz Questions And Answers about Coffee

Yay! You’ve answer to all the questions about coffee. Now, let’s see how many points you scored!

Round 1: Coffee Trivia questions and Answers

1. Which continent do coffee plants come from? Africa
2. What alcohol is in an Irish coffee? Whiskey
3. What is the coffee capital of Australia? Melbourne
4. In which coffee would you find hot chocolate? A mocha
5. Which coffee name means ‘cut’ in Spanish? Cortado
6. In which country was the flat white invented? Australia
7. Which coffee means ‘stained’ in Italian? Macchiato
8. Which colour are ripe coffee cherries? Red
9. Which coffee brand did George Clooney endorse? Nespresso
10. If you order an Affogato, what would you pour the espresso on? A scoop of vanilla ice cream
11. Which nautical creature is on the Starbucks logo? A mermaid
12.  In which country was Costa Coffee founded? The UK
13. What is removed in decaf coffee? Caffeine
14. How many espressos are there in a doppio? Two
15.  Complete this famous brand’s tagline. “It all stars with a _______”. Nescafé
16.  What do you add to coffee to make a Café au lait? Milk
17.  Which colour is the “illycaffè” logo? Red
18. What is usually sprinkled on top of a cappuccino? Chocolate powder
19.  In which country did the Frappé coffee originate? Greece
20.  What’s added on top of a coffee to make a café Viennois? Whipped Cream

Round 2: Coffee Multiple Choice questions and Answers

1. What is the most common type of coffee beans? Arabica
2. What is often referred to as “short black” in Australia? Espresso
3. Which country grows the most coffee in the world? Brazil
4. What is the third essential ingredient to make an Espresso Martini? Espresso, Kalhua and… Vodka
5. Which coffee is served in a tumbler glass? Latte
6. In which dessert will you find coffee? Tiramisu
7. How long does it take for newly planted coffee trees to bear fruit? 3 to 4 years
8. In the UK, in average, how many cups of coffee do we drink per day? 2
9. Which company owns the brand Tassimo? Jacobs Douwe Egberts
10.  In which city was Lavazza founded? Turin, Italy
11.  Which Italian brand of coffee was founded by Massimo Zanetti? Segafredo
12.  Which famous composer would take his coffee with exactly 60 beans per cup? Beethoven
13.  Which famous author wrote in coffee shops such as the Elephant House in Edinburgh? J.K. Rowling
14.  In France, what do people drink coffee from for breakfast? A bowl
15.  At what time of the year do people traditionally drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes? Autumn
16.  What type of coffee is a cafe con hielo? Iced coffee
17.  Who invented the Moka pot? Alfonso Bialetti
18.  Where is the most expensive coffee in the world is produced? Bali
19. Where was the first Starbucks store? Seattle

Round 3: Coffee Quiz Answers- True or False

1. Coffee is produced in Hawaii. True
2. A French press is also called a cafetière. True
3. Coffee is a more popular drink than tea. False
4. Italians don’t drink cappuccinos after lunch. True
5. An Americano is a short coffee. False
6. A barista is a person who prepares and serves coffees. True

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