Barista Mock Interview
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Question 14 of 25
Name for me the main types of coffee beans.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am not a coffee expert; however I do know that Robusta and Arabica are the two types of coffee beans most often found brewed in coffee shops today. Robusta is as its name suggest - robust flavor and hearty. Arabica is more delicate and best for coffee drinkers who like a smooth coffee without cream or sugar."
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
If you are a real coffee nut, you likely know there are a variety of beans available. The interviewer wants to know how much experience you have with coffee. How you respond will show the hiring authority how much training will be necessary if you are selected for the job. Share what you know. If you don't know a lot, that is okay! It's important to show you have a genuine willingness to learn.
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"From my research and training I know there are four main types of coffee beans including Arabica, Robusta, Excelsa, and Liberica. The woody taste and rarity of Liberica beans mean they are not as popular, or readily available. Arabica is the most common bean used in North American coffee shops, accounting for around 60% of the coffee brewed today."
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