Category: Trivia of the Day

Which 4 countries are the top tea producing countries?

1. China
2. Japan
3. Turkey
4. India
5. Sri Lanka
6. Kenya

 

 

 

Answer: China, India, Kenya and Sri Lanka.

Based on data collected by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, these 4 countries ranked as the highest tea producing countries in 2008 in the above order.

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Which language did the word “cookie” derive from?

1. French
2. Dutch
3. Italian
4. Russian

The answer: 2

The word “cookie” derives from the Dutch word “koekie” which means little cake.

What are the four categories of tea?

– Green
– White
– Red
– Darjeeling
– Herbal
– Oolong
– Black

Answer: White, Green, Oolong, and Black

Chinese refer to Black tea as Red tea because of the color of the brew. Dargeeling is a type of Black tea. Herbal tea very often does not use tea leaves at all and therefore is not considered a tea.

How did the term “High Tea” come about?

1. It was consumed at a dining table which is higher than a tea/coffee table
2. It was originally for royalties
3. It was consumed later in the afternoon

The answer: 1

The term “high tea” came about because people took it at a dining table which is higher than the normal tea or coffee table.  It is usually accompanied by savory foods with complete with meats, scones, dessert and tea.  It was consumed later in the evening between 5 PM and 7 PM as a supper.