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About how many espresso beans are required to make one espresso?

22, 42, 60, 80

42

100

What is the caffeine limit in an athlete's bloodstream in the Olympics, beyond which the athlete will be banned from competing?

10 micrograms, 12 micrograms, 14 micrograms, 20 micrograms

12 micrograms (about 5 cups)

100

What year did canned coffee become very popular in Japan?

1945, 1960, 1973, 1988

1945 - Iced coffee has been very popular in Japan since

100

How many milligrams of coffee are in a typical cup of coffee?

50, 80, 120, 150

A typical cup of coffee contains about 150 milligrams of caffeine.

100

How many plants naturally contain caffeine in either their fruits, seeds, or leaves?

1, 35, 64, 110

More than 63 plants contain caffeine in either the seeds, fruits, or leaves. Caffeine was first isolated from coffee plants in 1820.

200

How long does it take for a coffee tree to reach maturity?

5 Years, 8 Years, 10 Years, 12 Years

5 Years

200

About what percentage of all coffee consumed is instant coffee?

One half, One third, One fifth, One tenth

One tenth

200

What is the term commonly used to describe the fragrant white blossoms on Kona coffee plants?

White Thunder, Ivory Petals, Kona Snow, Hawaii Blossoms

Kona Snow - highly aromatic blossoms produce a scent described as between jasmine and orange.

200

About how many pounds of coffee were produced worldwide in 2007?

900 million pounds, 5 billion pounds, 11 billion pounds, 16 billion pounds

16 billion pounds

200

Worldwide, about how many ships are being used to transport coffee?

2300, 4000, 6800, 10000

More than 2,300 ships are being used to transport coffee worldwide.

300

How many cups of coffee are consumed each year in the world?

20 Billion, 200 Billion, 400 Billion, 800 Billion

400 Billion

300

What percentage of United States coffee drinkers add sweetener to their coffee?

One fifth, One fourth, One third, One half

One third

300

About how many pounds of coffee are imported into the United States each year?

950,000 pounds, 2.5 million pounds, 5 million pounds, 10 million pounds

2.5 million pounds,

300

What are coffee shops called in Japan?

Haraguchi Houses, Kintao, Kissaten, Banzai

Coffee shops in Japan are known as Kissaten. Tokyo has more than 10,000 coffee cafes and also thousands of coffee vending machines.

300

About what percentage of espresso is fat?

1%, 2.5%, 4%, 6.5 %

Espresso consists of about 2.5% fat.

400

About what percentage of United States adults begin their day with a cup of coffee?

One fourth, One third, One half, Three quarters

One half

400

About how much coffee is grown in Brazil each year?

90 million pounds, 200 million pounds, 330 million pounds, 500 million pounds

330 million pounds

400

What is considered a lethal dose of caffeine?

5 grams, 10 grams, 20 grams, 30 grams

10 grams

400

How many coffee trees are growing in Brazil?

1 billion, 2 billion, 3 billion, 4 billion

4 billion

400

What is the total number of coffee trade workers worldwide?

1.2 million, 5 million, 18 million, 25 million

There are about 25 million coffee trade workers worldwide.

500

Which European country consumes the most coffee?

Italy, France, Norway, Finland

Finland

500

What day in Japan is known as the official Coffee Day?

January 10, June 15, October 1, December 23

October 1

500

What material is typically used to make coffee sacks?

Cotton, Polyester, Hemp, Canvas

Hemp

500

How many cups of coffee do United States residents drink on average each day?

1.4, 2.7, 3.1, 3.9

3.1

500

How many coffee cherry - the fruit of coffee plants - are produced on a typical acre of coffee plants?

5000, 10000, 20000, 40000

An acre of coffee plants typically produces about 10,000 coffee cherry.