Background

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COFFEE CHECK EVALUATION

OVER 60 ASPECTS VERIFIED

 

THE MAIN ONES

 

1. COFFEE BEANS AND MILK
   Use of quality ingredients (coffee beans, milk, cacao etc.). One of the criteria for evaluation is the purchasing price. Regarding the milk for example, it has to be fresh (not UHT treated). Other aspects may be the use of fair trade/organic coffee beans and the time span between roast date and brewing.

2. Machines
   The machines used have to be installed properly (for example the group head temperature) and cleaned following a daily cleaning routine. The presence of a properly regulated water filter is essential for a positive evaluation.

3. Employed Baristas
   The employed baristas have to be qualified for coffee brewing. Beyond the basics (grinder adjustment, dosing of ground coffee, correct milk frothing) bonus points are given for the ability of the barista to present the cappuccino with Latte Art decorations.

 

 

 

Rating System

Coffee Check

The coffee shops and restaurants are rated with 1, 2 or 3 Bow ties (3 Bow ties is the maximum)

 

1 Bow tie

• • Regulation and cleanness of the machines

  • Quality of coffee beans and milk

  • Qualified staff

  • Decaf option

  • Vegan cappuccino option

 

2 Bow ties

• • Regulation and cleanness of the machines

  • Quality of coffee beans and milk

  • Qualified staff

  • Decaf option

  • Vegan cappuccino option

  • Latte Art

  • 2 or more coffee origins on offer

  • single origin coffee

  • fair trade/organic option

 

3 Bow ties

• • Regulation and cleanness of the machines

  • Quality of coffee beans and milk

  • Qualified staff

  • Decaf option

  • Vegan cappuccino option

  • Latte Art

  • 2 or more coffee origins on offer

  • single origin coffee

  • fair trade/organic option

  • in house roasting

  • all staff are able to do latte art