How High Is Your Coffee IQ?

The questions

All 10 questions in this quiz. Correct answers stay hidden until you finish.

1. 1

   Coffee was first discovered in which country?

   • Brazil
   • Ethiopia
2. 2

   Which country consumes the most coffee per capita?

   • Finland
   • The United States
3. 3

   What does the word «espresso» mean in Italian?

   • «Special dark roast»
   • «Pressed out»
4. 4

   What is the main difference between a latte and a cappuccino?

   • The thickness of the milk foam
   • They use different coffee beans
5. 5

   How long does cold brew coffee typically steep?

   • 5 to 10 minutes
   • 12 to 24 hours

Score bands

Your final score places you in one of these bands.

Coffee NewbieJust here for the caffeine

Your coffee knowledge is still at the «as long as it wakes me up» stage. That is totally fine — a daily cup of drip does the job. Next time you are at a café, try asking the barista for a recommendation.

Coffee ExplorerStarting to get a taste for it

You know a fair amount about coffee already. You occasionally try new drinks and can tell a latte from a cappuccino. Keep exploring — your coffee world is only getting bigger.

Coffee ExpertThe friend everyone asks for recommendations

Your coffee knowledge is above most people. Friends ask you to recommend drinks, and you can explain the difference between beans and roasts. Keep it up — you are close to mastery.

Coffee MasterA walking coffee encyclopedia

You know coffee inside out, from origins to brewing methods. You probably hand-pour at home and have your own coffee corner. We bow to your expertise.

How this quiz works

Each question has one correct answer. When you finish, you get your score and can review every question with the correct answer and, where we have one, a short explanation.