Loose Leaf Tea - The Basics

20 Questions | By Jlewisteagarden | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 89

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A beginners level quiz for loose leaf teas.

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1.

What plant does tea come from?
- A.
  
  Camellia sinesis
- B.
  
  Cereus repandus
- C.
  
  Camellia oleifera
- D.
  
  Canna indica
2.

Which of these regions is not a leading exporter of tea?
- A.
  
  India
- B.
  
  Sri Lanka
- C.
  
  United States
- D.
  
  China
- E.
  
  Taiwan
3.

What makes Tea Garden tea different from tea from the local supermarket?
- A.
  
  Blended and steeped with love
- B.
  
  No preservatives
- C.
  
  Complete health benefits
- D.
  
  Full, crisp flavor
- E.
  
  All of the above
4.

Which type of tea is the least processed?
- A.
  
  Pu-Erh
- B.
  
  Black
- C.
  
  Oolong
- D.
  
  White
5.

Which variety of tea does not contain any caffeine?
- A.
  
  White
- B.
  
  Chai
- C.
  
  Tisane
- D.
  
  Green
6.

What type of tea is the most widely consumed worldwide?
- A.
  
  Black
- B.
  
  Green
- C.
  
  Oolong
- D.
  
  White
7.

Oolong tea uses which of the following methods of curing?
- A.
  
  Non-fermented
- B.
  
  Semi-fermented
- C.
  
  Fully-fermented
- D.
  
  Double-fermented
8.

Pu-erh tea is best know for which of the following health benefits?
- A.
  
  It has a high content of vitamin B-12.
- B.
  
  It contains high levels of anti-oxidants.
- C.
  
  It is a powerful immunity booster.
- D.
  
  It is a strong digestive aid.
- E.
  
  You WILL be able to fly if you drink enough of it.
9.

Chai tea typically contains which of the following spices?
- A.
  
  Cardamom, ginger, star anise, and peppercorn.
- B.
  
  Ginger, lemon, indigo, coriander stem and rose of hay.
- C.
  
  Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.
- D.
  
  Cinnamon, saffron, pepper and lemon zest.
10.

Why is black tea bitter?
- A.
  
  It contains EGCG.
- B.
  
  It has high caffeine content.
- C.
  
  It is processed using the root of the tea plant.
- D.
  
  It is high in tannins.
11.

Which of the following is a caffeine-free tea?
- A.
  
  Dragon's Well
- B.
  
  Shanghai Rose
- C.
  
  Simply Mint
- D.
  
  Assam
12.

Darjeeling is which of the following?
- A.
  
  Black Tea
- B.
  
  Green Tea
- C.
  
  Oolong Tea
- D.
  
  Tisane Tea
13.

If a customer is looking for an organic tea that has a smooth, tart flavor which of the following might you recommend?
- A.
  
  English Breakfast
- B.
  
  White Ginger
- C.
  
  Faux Cocoa
- D.
  
  Lemon Myrtle
14.

Which of the following is not a type of Green tea?
- A.
  
  Jasmine
- B.
  
  Fiji
- C.
  
  Sencha
- D.
  
  Congo Bongo
15.

What is the only Pu-erh tea that we carry?
- A.
  
  Earl Grey
- B.
  
  Iron Goddess of Mercy
- C.
  
  Golden Tip
- D.
  
  Par Amour
16.

Which of the following is a bitter tea?
- A.
  
  Black Currant
- B.
  
  Mango Ceylon
- C.
  
  Silver Needles
- D.
  
  Marrakech Chai
17.

Which of the following is a not a Tisane tea?
- A.
  
  Pai Mu Tan
- B.
  
  Chamomile
- C.
  
  Fellini's Folly
- D.
  
  Yerba Mate
18.

If a customer is looking for a smooth and sweet tea, which of the following might you recommend?
- A.
  
  Golden Tip
- B.
  
  Jasmine Dragon
- C.
  
  Earl Grey
- D.
  
  Fresh Phrase
19.

Mandela Masala is which one of the following types of tea?
- A.
  
  White
- B.
  
  Black
- C.
  
  Green
- D.
  
  Chai
20.

Which of the following teas is not a fruit blend?
- A.
  
  Chaucer's Cup
- B.
  
  Lili'uokalani
- C.
  
  Eve's Temptation
- D.
  
  Silver Needles