Test Your Tea Knowledge

1) Definition of English “High Tea” is:
A) An evening (dinner) meal where tea is served.
B) Tea service characterized by ritual and formality, as in ‘high society’
C) Also called “Afternoon Tea.”
D) None of the above.

2) A “gaiwan” is:
A) A bamboo strainer
B) A Chinese covered cup
C) A whisk
D) None of the above

3) The English baked product 'scone' is pronounced:
A) “sk—on”
B) “sk—own”
C) Both a and b
D) Neither a nor b

4) To properly care for your porcelain teapot and make the best tea, one should
A) Wash thoroughly after each use with mild soap and water.
B) Wash in a dishwasher.
C) After each use, wash with 2 tablespoons baking soda and boiling water.Soak overnight and rinse with clean water.
D) Never wash with soap or in the dishwasher. Rinse with clean water, invert and air dry.

5) Rank these drinks in order of consumption worldwide from most to least: Coffee, Milk, Tea, Water.
A) Coffee, Tea, Water, Milk
B) Milk, Water, Tea Coffee
C) Water, Tea, Coffee, Milk
D) Water, Milk, Coffee, Tea

6) Tea is produced from which plant?
A) Chamomile
B) Camellia sinensis
C) Ilex paraguariensis
D) Aspalathus linearis

7) Mate and Rooibos are varieties of tea.
A) True
B) False

8) White, Green, Oolong, and Black teas all come from the same plant?
A) True
B) False

9) Drinking tea will make you lose weight?
A) True
B) False

Answers: 1-a; 2-b; 3-c; 4-d; 5-c; 6-b; 7-b; 8-a; 9-a
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