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What process is used to remove the pulp from coffee seeds?
What process is used to remove the pulp from coffee seeds?
Coffee was first recorded as a beverage in Europe in the 15th century.
Coffee was first recorded as a beverage in Europe in the 15th century.
False
Which company began as a coffee house in 1690?
Which company began as a coffee house in 1690?
Lloyd's of London
Tea thrives in ______ to subtropical climates.
Tea thrives in ______ to subtropical climates.
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Which country primarily produces black tea?
Which country primarily produces black tea?
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Match the following countries with their primary functions in coffee production:
Match the following countries with their primary functions in coffee production:
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Tea's flavor is primarily derived from sugars found in the leaves.
Tea's flavor is primarily derived from sugars found in the leaves.
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List two countries that are among the largest producers of tea.
List two countries that are among the largest producers of tea.
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What process is primarily responsible for the dark color of black tea?
What process is primarily responsible for the dark color of black tea?
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What process is used to reduce the bitterness of cocoa?
What process is used to reduce the bitterness of cocoa?
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Green tea has a strong flavor and is often consumed due to its intense aroma.
Green tea has a strong flavor and is often consumed due to its intense aroma.
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White chocolate contains cocoa solids.
White chocolate contains cocoa solids.
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In which two countries is green tea primarily produced?
In which two countries is green tea primarily produced?
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In what year did Dutch inventor van Houten patent methods to process cocoa?
In what year did Dutch inventor van Houten patent methods to process cocoa?
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Chocolates that typically contain about 50% cocoa, along with milk and vanilla, are known as __________ chocolate.
Chocolates that typically contain about 50% cocoa, along with milk and vanilla, are known as __________ chocolate.
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Which of the following regions is NOT a primary producer of cocoa?
Which of the following regions is NOT a primary producer of cocoa?
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Match the following chocolates with their cocoa content:
Match the following chocolates with their cocoa content:
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Match the following varieties of cocoa with their corresponding percentages of global production:
Match the following varieties of cocoa with their corresponding percentages of global production:
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Each cocoa pod contains about ________ seeds.
Each cocoa pod contains about ________ seeds.
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What is the primary purpose of emulsifiers in chocolate production?
What is the primary purpose of emulsifiers in chocolate production?
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Which of the following beverages is NOT classified as caffeinated?
Which of the following beverages is NOT classified as caffeinated?
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Cocoa has always been popular since its introduction to Europe.
Cocoa has always been popular since its introduction to Europe.
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Theobromine is a stimulant found in cocoa that is chemically identical to caffeine.
Theobromine is a stimulant found in cocoa that is chemically identical to caffeine.
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Robusta coffee is known for having a superior flavor compared to arabica coffee.
Robusta coffee is known for having a superior flavor compared to arabica coffee.
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Which cultures held significant importance for cocoa, particularly in rituals and ceremonies?
Which cultures held significant importance for cocoa, particularly in rituals and ceremonies?
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What is the native region of Coffea arabica?
What is the native region of Coffea arabica?
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The two coffee species commonly grown are arabica and ______.
The two coffee species commonly grown are arabica and ______.
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Match the coffee species with their characteristics:
Match the coffee species with their characteristics:
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Which of the following factors influences the final flavor of coffee?
Which of the following factors influences the final flavor of coffee?
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Guarana is commonly used as an ingredient in soft drinks.
Guarana is commonly used as an ingredient in soft drinks.
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Name one of the largest coffee producers in the world.
Name one of the largest coffee producers in the world.
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Study Notes
Caffeinated Beverages
- Several beverages contain caffeine or theobromine, stimulants affecting metabolism, heart rate, and stomach acidity.
- Important caffeinated drinks include coffee, tea, cocoa, cola, maté, and guarana.
- Yerba maté, a South American evergreen, is used as a tea-like beverage, using dried leaves steeped in hot water.
- Guarana is a South American ingredient in some energy drinks, less common elsewhere.
Coffee
- Two species, Coffea arabica and C. canephora, are evergreen shrubs from tropical mountainous regions of Africa.
- Optimal growing conditions include humid environments with steady 20°C temperatures.
- Coffee berries are hand-harvested red berries containing two seeds. Yield averages 2.5 kg per plant annually.
- Two major commercially grown species are:
- Arabica: known for flavour, used in higher-quality coffee, native to Ethiopia highlands; widely grown in South and Central America, Southeast Asia, and East Africa.
- Robusta: bitter and less flavorful; native to central Africa; used primarily in instant coffees; primarily grown in Central Africa, Brazil, and Southeast Asia.
- Major coffee producers are Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, and Indonesia. Others include Central America and Africa.
- Coffee's final flavour depends on species, growing conditions (e.g., soil nutrients and climate), and processing methods.
- Processing steps include removing defects, removing pulp mechanically, fermentation, washing, drying, and roasting the seeds (beans), and blending them for a specific flavor.
- Coffee's origins are in the Arabian Peninsula. European introduction began in 1615, rapidly spreading across Europe.
- Dutch introduced coffee to Java and Surinam, French introduced it to Caribbean islands (Martinique).
Tea
- Tea (Camellia sinensis) is a shrub (1–2m in height) pruned for easier harvesting grown in subtropical and mountainous regions with ample rainfall and steady temperatures around 20°C, and well-drained slightly acidic soil.
- Major producers include China, India, Kenya, and Sri Lanka.
- Tea flavour comes from caffeine, essential oils, and tannins.
- Processing methods produce:
- Black tea: involves hand-picking young leaves, drying, shredding, oxidizing tannins and phenols until a coppery-brown finish. Popular in India, Sri Lanka, and Europe/North America
- Green tea: involves partially shredding leaves, quick drying minimizes oxidation, producing a light flavour and grassy aroma. Popular in China, and Japan.
Cocoa/Chocolate
- Cocoa (Theobroma cacao), a tropical tree, originates from the understory of South American rainforests.
- Thrives in high humidity, stable temperatures and rich soil.
- Three major cocoa types are criollo (20%), forastero (70%), and trinitario (10%). Today, predominantly grown in West Africa (Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana) and proportionally less in Indonesia and South America.
- Cocoa beans are individual seeds encased in a pulp-like fruit.
- Processing involves harvesting, fermentation, drying, roasting, grinding into cocoa liquor, cocoa butter removal, and alkalizing (dutching).
- Types of chocolate include dark chocolate (high cocoa content), milk chocolate, and white chocolate (no cocoa).
- Cacao was significant in Mayan and Aztec cultures; it spread to Europe by the Spanish in 1550, becoming increasingly popular through 1800s.
Cola
- Cola (Cola nitida), a shrub in tropical Africa, is closely related to cocoa.
- Seeds contain caffeine and aromatic oils.
- Cola seeds are commonly chewed as a stimulant and used as a medicinal agent in West Africa.
- Seeds, through extraction with hot water, produce cola syrup, widely used in cola drinks (popular in Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire).
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Explore the fascinating world of caffeinated beverages, including coffee, tea, and yerba maté. Learn about the plants, growing conditions, and types of caffeinated drinks that impact metabolism and well-being. This quiz delves into the specifics of coffee species and their geographical growth.
