Coffee & Tea Quiz

Question 1

Where was coffee first discovered/cultivated?

Accepted Answer

Yemen/Ethiopia

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Colombia

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Brazil

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India

Question 2

What is an espresso?

Accepted Answer

Coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely-ground coffee

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Diluted black coffee

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A type of coffee bean

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Coffee with added sugar

Question 3

Which country produces the most coffee in the world?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

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Colombia

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Vietnam

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Ethiopia

Question 4

What is a 'flat white'?

Accepted Answer

An espresso with steamed milk and minimal froth

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Black coffee with no milk

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A coffee topped with whipped cream

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A diluted espresso

Question 5

Which country consumes the most tea per capita?

Accepted Answer

Turkey

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China

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India

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UK

Question 6

What is matcha?

Accepted Answer

A Japanese green tea made from powdered dried tea leaves

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A type of Chinese black tea

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A Korean herbal tea

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A heavily fermented tea

Question 7

What is 'cold brew' coffee?

Accepted Answer

Coffee brewed by steeping grounds in cold water for 12-24 hours

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Hot coffee that has been cooled down

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Iced coffee with ice cubes

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Coffee with cold milk added

Question 8

What are the two main species of commercially grown coffee?

Accepted Answer

Arabica and Robusta

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Robusta and Liberica

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Arabica and Excelsa

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Colombian and Brazilian

Question 9

What is a 'chai latte'?

Accepted Answer

Spiced Indian tea with steamed milk

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A Japanese green tea with milk

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A Thai iced tea with condensed milk

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A Moroccan mint tea with foam

Question 10

Which processing method gives black tea its dark colour and bold flavour?

Accepted Answer

Full oxidation

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Steaming and drying

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Sun drying

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Fermentation with bacteria

Question 11

How much caffeine does a standard espresso shot (30ml) contain approximately?

Accepted Answer

63mg

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30mg

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95mg

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150mg

Question 12

What is 'terroir' in coffee?

Accepted Answer

The environmental conditions (soil, altitude, climate) affecting coffee flavour

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The roasting method used

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The type of espresso machine used

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The country of origin label

Question 13

What is Earl Grey tea flavoured with?

Accepted Answer

Bergamot orange

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Jasmine flowers

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Lemon zest

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Lavender

Question 14

What is the 'bloom' when making pour-over coffee?

Accepted Answer

A brief initial pour of water to release CO₂ from fresh coffee grounds

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The crema on an espresso

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The foam on a latte

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The colour change when milk is added

Question 15

Which Asian country has a famous tradition of ceremonial tea preparation called the 'tea ceremony'?

Accepted Answer

Japan

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China

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India

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Korea

Question 16

What is a 'lungo' in espresso?

Accepted Answer

A longer espresso shot made with more water

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A double espresso shot

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An espresso with cold milk

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An espresso with less water than normal

Question 17

What type of tea is used in a traditional British 'builder's tea'?

Accepted Answer

Strong black tea (like Assam or a blend)

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Darjeeling

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Green tea

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Earl Grey

Question 18

What does 'single origin' mean in coffee?

Accepted Answer

Coffee from one specific country, region, or farm

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Coffee grown by one farmer

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Coffee with only one type of bean

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Coffee roasted once without blending

Question 19

How is pu-erh tea different from other teas?

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It is a fermented and aged tea

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It is made from flowers, not leaves

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It contains no caffeine

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It is always served cold

Question 20

What is the correct milk-to-espresso ratio in a standard cappuccino?

Accepted Answer

Equal thirds of espresso, steamed milk, and froth

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One part espresso, four parts milk

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Mostly espresso with a small amount of froth

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Equal parts espresso and steamed milk only