Understanding tea beverages

What plant does black tea come from?

• Camellia japonica

• Camellia sinensis

• Camellia assamica

• Camellia floribunda

What process gives black tea its strong, dark flavour?

• Oxidation process.
• Blending process.
• Steeping process.
• Fermentation process.

Which black tea has a malt-like flavour?

• Ceylon black tea
• Earl Grey tea
• Assam black tea
• Darjeeling black tea

Which black tea has a reddish colour and malty flavour?

• Irish Breakfast

• Ceylon tea
• Earl Grey tea
• Darjeeling tea

Masala Chai is a black tea blended with which of the following?

• lemon and mint
• spices such as cardamom, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon
• vanilla and honey
• milk and sugar

What impact does oxidation have on black tea’s flavonoid content?

• Increases it

• Decreases it slightly

• Completely removes it

• Has no effect

How is green tea different from black tea?

• Green tea is made from black tea leaves.
• Green tea is unoxidized, while black tea is fully oxidized.
• Black tea is brewed at a lower temperature than green tea.
• Green tea contains more caffeine than black tea.

Which black tea is flavoured with bergamot and citrus?

• Darjeeling tea
• Chai tea
• Assam tea
• Earl Grey tea

Which green tea has a fresh, slightly sweet, and slightly nutty flavour?

• Matcha

• Sencha

• Longjing (Dragon Well)

• Genmaicha

What gives Genmaicha its toasty flavour?

• Roasted tea leaves

• Added spices

• Puffed rice or sorghum

• Honey