Coffee & Tea Quiz

1. Where was coffee first discovered/cultivated?

1. Brazil
2. Colombia
3. India
4. Yemen/Ethiopia

2. What is an espresso?

1. A type of coffee bean
2. Coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely-ground coffee
3. Coffee with added sugar
4. Diluted black coffee

3. Which country produces the most coffee in the world?

1. Brazil
2. Colombia
3. Ethiopia
4. Vietnam

4. What is a 'flat white'?

1. A coffee topped with whipped cream
2. A diluted espresso
3. An espresso with steamed milk and minimal froth
4. Black coffee with no milk

5. Which country consumes the most tea per capita?

1. China
2. India
3. Turkey
4. UK

6. What is matcha?

1. A heavily fermented tea
2. A Japanese green tea made from powdered dried tea leaves
3. A Korean herbal tea
4. A type of Chinese black tea

7. What is 'cold brew' coffee?

1. Coffee brewed by steeping grounds in cold water for 12-24 hours
2. Coffee with cold milk added
3. Hot coffee that has been cooled down
4. Iced coffee with ice cubes

8. What are the two main species of commercially grown coffee?

1. Arabica and Excelsa
2. Arabica and Robusta
3. Colombian and Brazilian
4. Robusta and Liberica

9. What is a 'chai latte'?

1. A Japanese green tea with milk
2. A Moroccan mint tea with foam
3. A Thai iced tea with condensed milk
4. Spiced Indian tea with steamed milk

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

1. Fermentation with bacteria
2. Full oxidation
3. Steaming and drying
4. Sun drying

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

1. 150mg
2. 30mg
3. 63mg
4. 95mg

12. What is 'terroir' in coffee?

1. The country of origin label
2. The environmental conditions (soil, altitude, climate) affecting coffee flavour
3. The roasting method used
4. The type of espresso machine used

13. What is Earl Grey tea flavoured with?

1. Bergamot orange
2. Jasmine flowers
3. Lavender
4. Lemon zest

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

1. A brief initial pour of water to release CO₂ from fresh coffee grounds
2. The colour change when milk is added
3. The crema on an espresso
4. The foam on a latte

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

1. China
2. India
3. Japan
4. Korea

16. What is a 'lungo' in espresso?

1. A double espresso shot
2. A longer espresso shot made with more water
3. An espresso with cold milk
4. An espresso with less water than normal

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

1. Darjeeling
2. Earl Grey
3. Green tea
4. Strong black tea (like Assam or a blend)

18. What does 'single origin' mean in coffee?

1. Coffee from one specific country, region, or farm
2. Coffee grown by one farmer
3. Coffee roasted once without blending
4. Coffee with only one type of bean

19. How is pu-erh tea different from other teas?

1. It contains no caffeine
2. It is a fermented and aged tea
3. It is always served cold
4. It is made from flowers, not leaves

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

1. Equal parts espresso and steamed milk only
2. Equal thirds of espresso, steamed milk, and froth
3. Mostly espresso with a small amount of froth
4. One part espresso, four parts milk