Coffee Quiz 1 - Answers

Published: Tuesday 10th May 2011
  1. How many years does it take for a coffee tree to reach maturity? Five Years.
  2. Brazil is the World's biggest coffee producer but which country comes second? Vietnam.
  3. Which TWO varieties are the most widely grown coffee beans? Arabica & Robusta.
  4. In which city did the first coffee house in Europe open in 1683? Venice.
  5. Which company introduced instant coffee in 1938? Nescafe.
  6. Which North European country has the greatest per capita coffee consumption in the World? Finland.
  7. Which French philosopher allegedly drank more than 50 cups of coffee a day? Voltaire.
  8. In which African country was coffee thought to have originated? Ethiopia.
  9. Who in 1732 composed the "Coffee Cantata"? J.S.Bach.
  10. By what name are coffee houses known in Japan? Kissaten.
  11. What is Satori Kato credited with inventing in 1901? Instant Coffee.
  12. Which King of England banned coffee houses in 1675? King Charles II.
  13. What is a BARISTA? A professional operator of an espresso machine [Actually Italian for bar tender.]
  14. In which city was the first "Starbucks" opened in 1971? Seattle.
  15. What is the stimulant present in coffee? Caffeine.
  16. Which all-girl group had a UK number 1 in 2000 with "Black Coffee"? All Saints.
  17. From what does the term CAPPUCCINO originate? The peak of foam on the top of this popular drink is said to resemble the habit of the CAPUCHIN monk.
  18. What was established in Edward Lloyd's coffee house in London around 1688? Lloyd's of London Insurance Market.
  19. After what is the coffee house "Starbucks" named? The first mate of Captain Ahab in "Moby Dick".
  20. By what name is the small cup used to serve espresso known? A Demitasse.

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