World Teas & Infusions Quiz
Instructions: Beyond the teabag — explore herbal infusions, ceremonial teas, and tea traditions worldwide!
- 1.
Matcha, a finely ground green tea used in Japanese tea ceremonies, comes from which type of tea plant?
AYerba mateBRooibosCHibiscusDCamellia sinensis - 2.
Rooibos tea, naturally caffeine-free, is harvested from a plant native to which country?
AKenyaBSouth AfricaCAustraliaDIndia - 3.
Chai tea (masala chai) traditionally includes black tea and which group of spices?
ATurmeric and pepper onlyBCinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and clovesCLavender and chamomileDMint and lemon - 4.
Yerba mate is a caffeinated herbal infusion popular in which South American countries?
AArgentina and UruguayBColombia and VenezuelaCChile and BoliviaDPeru and Ecuador - 5.
Which floral infusion, made from dried hibiscus flowers, produces a bright red tea?
AJasmine teaBHibiscus teaCRose hip teaDLavender tea - 6.
Moroccan mint tea is traditionally made with which type of tea as its base?
AWhite teaBBlack teaCGunpowder green teaDOolong tea - 7.
Chamomile tea is made from the dried flowers of which plant and is known for what property?
APain reliefBCalming and sleep-promotingCEnergy-boostingDWeight loss - 8.
Bubble tea (boba tea), featuring chewy tapioca pearls, originated in which country?
AThailandBTaiwanCJapanDSouth Korea - 9.
Pu-erh is a fermented and aged tea from which Chinese province?
AYunnanBZhejiangCSichuanDFujian - 10.
Which British tradition involves serving tea with finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries in the afternoon?
ACream teaBElevensesCAfternoon teaDHigh tea - 11.
Lemon verbena (verveine) is a popular herbal infusion in which European country?
AItalyBGermanyCSpainDFrance - 12.
Genmaicha is a Japanese green tea blended with which unusual ingredient?
AToasted brown riceBSeaweedCDried plumDSoy powder - 13.
Turkish tea (çay) is traditionally served in what distinctive vessel?
AA ceramic bowlBA tulip-shaped glassCA copper potDA large mug - 14.
Which South American herbal tea, made from the bark of a tree, is called 'lapacho' or 'pau d'arco'?
ALapacho (pau d'arco)BGuayusaCMateDCoca tea - 15.
Earl Grey tea is flavored with the oil of which citrus fruit?
ABergamotBOrangeCLemonDLime