Question 1
According to the SCA Gold Cup Standard, what is the target extraction yield (percent extraction) for a well-brewed filter coffee?
Correct Answer:
18–22%
Question 2
The SCA Gold Cup Standard specifies a target brew strength (TDS) range for filter coffee of:
Correct Answer:
1.15–1.35%
Question 3
The SCA recommends a standard brew ratio of approximately how many grams of coffee per liter (kg) of water for filter brewing?
Correct Answer:
55 g/L
Question 4
On the SCA Brewing Control Chart, what taste descriptor is associated with coffee brewed at a low extraction yield (under-extracted), regardless of strength?
Correct Answer:
Sour, grassy, or underdeveloped
Question 5
Which tool is primarily used to measure the brew strength (TDS) of filter coffee in a professional brewing context?
Correct Answer:
Coffee refractometer
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SCA Brewing Practice Questions - SCA Brewing Skills Foundation Intermediate Professional Exam

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