Starbucks Beverage Manual Study Flashcards

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Espresso Recipe Basics

Espresso shots vary by size: Short (1), Tall (1), Grande (2), Venti Hot (2), Venti Iced (3).
Syrup/sauce pumps increase with size: Short (2), Tall (3), Grande (4), Venti Hot (5), Venti Iced (6).
Always steam milk extra hot for sauces.

Café Mocha

Hot beverage preparation: Short (2 pumps, 1 shot), Tall (3 pumps, 1 shot), Grande (4 pumps, 2 shots), Venti (5 pumps, 2 shots).
Add sauce, then espresso; swirl, top with steamed milk and whipped cream.

Café Latte

Served hot: Short (1 shot), Tall (1 shot), Grande (2 shots), Venti (2 shots).
Top with foamed milk, fill to ¼" below rim.

Café Americano

Shots for hot beverage: Tall (2), Grande (3), Venti (4).
Served with hot water, fill to ¼" below rim.

Cappuccino

Shots: Short (1), Tall (1), Grande (2), Venti (2).
Free-pour milk to rim for a blend of foamed and steamed milk; variations include dry (more foam) or wet (more steamed milk).

White Chocolate Mocha

Hot beverage ingredients: Short (2 pumps, 1 shot), Tall (3 pumps, 1 shot), Grande (4 pumps, 2 shots), Venti (5 pumps, 2 shots).
Follow the same preparation steps as Café Mocha.

Caramel Macchiato

Ingredients: Short (1 pump, 1 shot), Tall (2 pumps, 1 shot), Grande (3 pumps, 2 shots), Venti (4 pumps, 2 shots).
Shots are added last; drizzle with caramel after foaming milk.

Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Hot beverage proportions: Tall (3 pumps, 1 shot), Grande (4 pumps, 2 shots), Venti (5 pumps, 2 shots).
Top with optional cinnamon and sugar after preparation.

Salted Caramel Mocha

Hot beverage measurements: Short (2 sauce, 2 syrup pumps, 1 shot), Tall (3 sauce, 3 syrup pumps, 1 shot), Grande (4 sauce, 4 syrup pumps, 2 shots), Venti (5 sauce, 5 syrup pumps, 2 shots).
Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle sea salt before serving.

Iced Coffee

Iced beverage specifics: Tall (3 pumps), Grande (4 pumps), Venti (6 pumps).
Classic syrup added to iced brewed coffee, fill to 1/2 cup size, finish with ice.

Iced Coffee with Milk

Includes classic syrup and chilled milk. Measurements mirror Iced Coffee but chilled milk fills 1/2 cup.
Preparation involves combining syrup, brewed coffee, and chilled milk before adding ice.

Iced Caffe Mocha

Iced variant includes: Tall (3 pumps, 1 shot), Grande (4 pumps, 2 shots), Venti (6 pumps, 3 shots).
Top with whipped cream after adding sauce, espresso, chilled milk, and ice.

Iced Caffe Latte

Shots: Tall (1), Grande (2), Venti (3), chilled milk fills ¾ full cup.
Preparation: Combine espresso and chilled milk, stir, and add ice.

Iced Caffe Americano

Shots for iced beverage: Tall (2), Grande (3), Venti (4), consist of cold water added halfway.
Fill with ice and ask customers if they want room for cream.

White Iced Chocolate Mocha

Recipe includes: Tall (3 pumps, 1 shot), Grande (4 pumps, 2 shots), Venti (6 pumps, 3 shots).
Top iced drink with whipped cream after preparing with sauce, espresso, and chilled milk.

Iced Caramel Macchiato

Iced version detail: Tall (2 pumps, 1 shot), Grande (3 pumps, 2 shots), Venti (5 pumps, 3 shots).
Prepare with chilled milk, layer ingredients, and finish with caramel sauce drizzle.

Frappuccino Variations

Coffee Frappuccino: Made with Frappuccino Roast (3 pumps), for added coffee use extra pumps, default is whole milk.
Caramel Frappuccino: Similar base with caramel syrup included, topped with whipped cream and caramel.
Mocha Frappuccino: Includes mocha sauce and topped with whipped cream.
Strawberries & Crème: No coffee, made with strawberry juice and topped with whipped cream.
Vanilla Bean: No coffee; made with vanilla bean powder, resulting in a sweet, creamy beverage.

Chai Tea Beverages

Chai Tea Latte: Half hot water and half steamed milk, varies by size.
Iced Chai Tea Latte: Chai concentrate with chilled milk, stirred with ice.

Iced Tea Lemonade

Mixture of iced tea and lemonade: varies in pumps and ratios based on size.

Green Tea Lattes

Hot varieties combine matcha with steamed milk and foamed milk topping.
Iced versions mimic hot ingredients but include chilled milk and ice in mixture.

Hot Chocolate

Sweetened with mocha and vanilla syrup, topped with whipped cream, follows specific pump measurements based on size.

White Hot Chocolate

White mocha sauce used instead, similar procedure as Hot Chocolate and served with whipped cream.

Specialty Beverages

Latte Macchiato: Features extra shot with whole milk on top.
Flat White: Includes additional shot, restretto shots, and unique milk texture.
Starbucks Double Shot on Ice: Cold version with classic sweetener ratios, varying by size.

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Test your knowledge of Starbucks beverage recipes with these flashcards. Each card provides essential details on espresso shots and syrup/sauce pumps for various drink sizes. Perfect for baristas or coffee enthusiasts looking to improve their skills!

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Questions and Answers

How many espresso shots are in a Grande (16 oz.) beverage?

Which of the following beverages comes with whipped cream? (Select all that apply)

What is the preparation step for a Café Latte?

A Venti Iced beverage contains _____ espresso shots.

How many pumps of syrup does a Tall (12 oz.) Iced Coffee require?

A Cappuccino is made with more steamed milk than foamed milk.

What type of milk is used for Flat White?

A Venti (20 oz.) Salted Caramel Mocha has ____ pumps of sauce and ____ pumps of syrup.

How many pumps of syrup does a Grande (16 oz.) Caramel Macchiato have?

What should the steamed milk level be for a Café Latte?

In which beverage is the Mocha Sauce used?

What is unique about the preparation of a Chai Tea Latte?

The Vanilla Bean Frappuccino contains coffee.

Match the beverage to its main ingredient.