COFFEE
Which of these has the most caffeine:
A. A can of Red Bull (8.4 oz)
B. A shot of espresso,
C. a cup of green tea
A can of Red Bull (8.4 oz)
- Red Bull–80 mg
- Espresso–63 mg
- Green Tea–29 mg
Which country introduced tea to Europe in the 17th century? A. Portugal B. Netherlands C. Finland
B. Netherlands
Which ingredient was traditionally added to early European hot cocoa to make it frothy and rich?
(A) Goat milk
(B) Egg yolks
(C) Cream
(B) Egg yolks
Which country produces the most Arabica coffee?
A. Indonesia
B. Brazil
C. Ethiopia
B. Brazil (2025)
Brazil -> 2.45 million metric tons
Indonesia -> 84,000 metric tons
Ethiopia -> 501,000 metric tons
Which herbal infusion, often called “tea,” is made from the leaves of a South African plant and contains no caffeine? A. Rooibos B. Chamomile C. Chai
A. Rooibos
Which famous historical figure was known for enjoying hot chocolate and even prescribed it for health benefits?
A. Marie Antoinette
B. Queen Victoria
C. Napoleon Bonaparte
A. Marie Antoinette
Which country produces the world’s most expensive coffee, made from beans that are eaten, digested, and excreted by animals such as civets
A. Mongolia
B. Chile
C. Indonesia
C. Indonesia
What type of tea undergoes the least oxidation during processing? A. Black tea B. Green tea C. Earl Grey Tea
B. Green Tea -
Green tea undergoes the least oxidation during processing. It is quickly steamed or pan-fired after harvesting to prevent oxidation, preserving its fresh, grassy flavor and high antioxidant content.
Which country is famous for creating the first powdered hot cocoa mix for instant preparation A. Switzerland B. Belgium C. Japan
A. Switzerland
BONUS: In the 1840s, the British Empire expanded globally for different reasons: tea in India/Ceylon region, sugar and cash crops in the Americas, and what in China?”
(A) Silk
(B) Opium
(C) Porcelain
B. Opium -
Britain fought the First Opium War with China to force open trade routes and secure markets for opium exported from India.