Cotton Cloudy's Tea Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Tell me how white teas are made
- 2.
Let's start out easy!!! What country is tea from?
- A.
England
- B.
China
- C.
Japan
- D.
India
Correct Answer
B. ChinaExplanation
The correct answer is China!! There are many theories revolving around the origin of tea, but the most famous is a legend of Chinese Emperor Shen Nung. He was sitting under a tree when some leaves fell into the water he was drinking, he was so pleased with the result the concept of tea was born.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is said to be the first black tea to ever exist?
- A.
Yunnan
- B.
Lapsang Souchong
- C.
Assam
- D.
Keemun
Correct Answer
B. Lapsang SouchongExplanation
The correct answer is Lapsang Souchong! This is an ancient tea from China. Dry leaves were smoked under a pine wood fire in order to preserve them longer for trade. As a result we now have Lapsang SouchongRate this question:
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- 4.
True or False? Elizabeth The I made tea drinking fashionable in England
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False it was Queen Catherine! Tea was actually introduced to the British by the Portuguese, Queen Catherine's love became noted among the aristocratic circles who then began to introduce tea drinking into their daily lives. Today it is one of the most widely consumed beverages in EnglandRate this question:
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- 5.
What is the correct brewing temperature for Sencha?
- A.
160 Degrees F
- B.
175 Degrees F
- C.
212 Degrees F
- D.
180 Degrees F
Correct Answer
A. 160 Degrees FExplanation
160 Degrees F! This is a standard to keep in mind with Sencha as well as most Japanese greensRate this question:
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- 6.
How long should a first flush Darjeeling be steeped?
- A.
2 Minutes
- B.
5 Minutes
- C.
1 Minute
- D.
3 Minutes
Correct Answer
D. 3 MinutesExplanation
The correct answer is three minutes! First flushes are very easy to over steep so be careful!!Rate this question:
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- 7.
Taiping Houkui is brewed using what method?
- A.
Gaiwan
- B.
Water Glass
- C.
Yixing Clay pot
- D.
Japanese pot
Correct Answer
B. Water GlassExplanation
A water glass is always used to brew Taiping Houkui! The leaves are much too large to be brewed in a traditional senseRate this question:
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- 8.
To make the very best tea, you need to have water of a certain PH level. What is it?
- A.
7
- B.
4
- C.
1
- D.
9
Correct Answer
A. 7Explanation
The correct answer is 7!! 7 is when the water is considered "neutral" neither hard nor soft, both of which is bad for tea brewing. Water that is too soft can produce a tea without a lot of body, and water that is too hard can make the tea too bitterRate this question:
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- 9.
What is the newest tea in existence?
- A.
Yellow tea
- B.
Pink Tea
- C.
White Tea
- D.
Purple Tea
Correct Answer
D. Purple TeaExplanation
Purple tea is a new type of tea that was recently discovered in Kenya!!Rate this question:
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- 10.
What tea is the base for making matcha?
- A.
Sencha
- B.
Gyokuro
- C.
Bancha
- D.
Tencha
Correct Answer
D. TenchaExplanation
Most Matchas begin their lives as a tea called Tencha! They are then stone grounded into the powder we know as matcha. However in some cases, Gyokuro may also be used as a baseRate this question:
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- 11.
What tea was once England's choice as a breakfast tea?
- A.
Assam
- B.
Keemun
- C.
Kenliworth
- D.
Yunnan
Correct Answer
B. KeemunExplanation
Based on historical evidence, it is strongly believed that Keemun was once the most popular choice for a breakfast tea in England. However this fell out of favor after Chinese teas became more expensive to import. Today most English Breakfast teas are a blend of black teas originating from India and AfricaRate this question:
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- 12.
True or False? China is the biggest tea drinking country in the world
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The correct answer is actually Turkey!! It is said that the average Turkish citizen drinks 6 cups on average a day!!Rate this question:
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- 13.
Tell me the correct brewing temperature for Lung Ching
- A.
180 Degrees F
- B.
195 Degrees F
- C.
212 Degrees F
- D.
175 Degrees F
Correct Answer
D. 175 Degrees FExplanation
175 Degrees for Lung Chings and most Chinese greens!!Rate this question:
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- 14.
First Flush Darjeelings are actually what type of tea?
- A.
Black tea
- B.
Oolong tea
- C.
White tea
- D.
Green tea
Correct Answer
B. Oolong teaExplanation
Despite most of them being sold as black teas, they are technically oolongs since they fall in the middle of black and green teaRate this question:
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- 15.
You should always preheat your tea ware
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Not preheating the tea ware is the number one mistake beginners make.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Despite being a black tea, this is one of the few that is not brewed in boiling water. What is it?
- A.
Anji Baicha
- B.
Kairbetta Frost
- C.
Nilgiri
- D.
Kaimosi
Correct Answer
B. Kairbetta FrostExplanation
"Frost" teas are teas that are produced during the winter months, produced in Nilgiri India the cold weather slows down the growth of tea plant. As a result the teas become much more aromatic and have stronger fruit flavors. However they also become more delicate and can easily become bitter so watch out!!Rate this question:
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