Tea
The earliest known evidence of tea consumption dates from the 2nd c BCE in this country
What is China
This leafy green herb is known by much of the world as Coriander
What is Cilantro
Coffee originates in this country, where legend says a goathoarder saw his goats dance after eating coffee berries
What is Ethiopia
Growing demand and profitability for sugar cane production led to the annexation of this state in 1898
What is Hawaii
This staple grain originated in Mesopotamia 17,000 years ago and is still consumed in large quantities around the world today
What is Wheat
This Bengal hill town is synonymous with the famous black tea produced there
What is Darjeeling
This spice comes from the bark of a tree native to Afghanistan
What is cinnamon
This subspecies of coffee is most prized for its taste and is the most commonly grown varietal
What is Arabica
This flavorful, viscous substance is a byproduct of the sugar refining process
What is Molasses
Russia is the world’s leading grower of this common breakfast grain
What are Oats
The South African plant Fynbos produces this red, herbal, caffeine-free tea
What is Rooibos
This spice is made from dried red peppers— but not the spicy ones
What is paprika
This coffee drink is named for the GIs who, in WW2, would mix hot water into the strong French espresso they were served
What is an Americano
This is the only source of sugar mentioned in the bible
What is honey
This Peruvian member of the Amaranth family has become recently popular as a health food
What is Quinoa
This drink is made from the bacteria and yeast grown on black and green teas
What is Kombucha
This flavoring agent native to the ancient Mediterranean was also used to make laurel crowns to signify victory
What is a Bay Leaf
This country (by far) consumes the most coffee per capita (hint: the US is not even in the top 10!)
What is Finland
This country currently produces 41% of the world’s sugar cane
What is Brazil
This grain is best suited for malting, and therefore is a key ingredient in many beers and whiskies
What is Barley
This country is the world’s largest consumer of tea per capita- hint, it’s not the UK
What is Turkey
This spice comes from the same species as nutmeg— in fact, it is made from the fibrous coating which naturally forms around a nutmeg nut
What is mace
This is the name given to the 5% of coffee beans which contain only one bean per pod instead of the usual two
What is Peaberry
This is the amount of sugar the average American consumes in one year (in lbs)
This ancient grain has been cultivated in Ethiopia for centuries, and is the main ingredient in Injera
What is Teff