Tea Brewing Techniques

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What is the ideal water temperature for brewing green tea?

  1. 175°F (79°C)

  2. 195°F (90°C)

  3. 205°F (96°C)

  4. 212°F (100°C)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Green tea should be brewed at a lower temperature to prevent bitterness.

How long should you steep black tea?

  1. 1-2 minutes

  2. 2-3 minutes

  3. 3-4 minutes

  4. 4-5 minutes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Black tea is typically steeped for 3-4 minutes to achieve a balanced flavor.

What is the traditional Chinese method of brewing tea called?

  1. Gong Fu Cha

  2. Matcha

  3. Sencha

  4. Chai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gong Fu Cha is a traditional Chinese tea ceremony that involves multiple infusions of tea leaves.

What is the recommended steeping time for oolong tea?

  1. 1-2 minutes

  2. 2-3 minutes

  3. 3-4 minutes

  4. 4-5 minutes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Oolong tea is typically steeped for 2-3 minutes to achieve a delicate flavor.

Which tea brewing method involves whisking powdered tea leaves in hot water?

  1. Matcha

  2. Sencha

  3. Chai

  4. Gong Fu Cha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder that is whisked in hot water to create a frothy, flavorful drink.

What is the ideal water temperature for brewing white tea?

  1. 160°F (71°C)

  2. 175°F (79°C)

  3. 195°F (90°C)

  4. 205°F (96°C)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White tea should be brewed at a lower temperature to preserve its delicate flavor.

What is the traditional Japanese method of brewing tea called?

  1. Sencha

  2. Matcha

  3. Chai

  4. Gong Fu Cha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sencha is a traditional Japanese green tea that is brewed with hot water and served without milk or sugar.

How long should you steep herbal tea?

  1. 1-2 minutes

  2. 2-3 minutes

  3. 3-4 minutes

  4. 4-5 minutes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Herbal tea is typically steeped for 4-5 minutes to extract the full flavor of the herbs.

What is the recommended steeping time for pu-erh tea?

  1. 1-2 minutes

  2. 2-3 minutes

  3. 3-4 minutes

  4. 4-5 minutes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pu-erh tea is typically steeped for 3-4 minutes to achieve a smooth, earthy flavor.

Which tea brewing method involves pouring hot water over tea leaves in a teapot?

  1. Western

  2. Eastern

  3. Gong Fu Cha

  4. Matcha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Western method of tea brewing involves pouring hot water over tea leaves in a teapot and letting it steep.

What is the ideal water temperature for brewing black tea?

  1. 175°F (79°C)

  2. 195°F (90°C)

  3. 205°F (96°C)

  4. 212°F (100°C)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Black tea should be brewed at a higher temperature to extract its full flavor.

Which tea brewing method involves steeping tea leaves in cold water for an extended period?

  1. Cold Brew

  2. Hot Brew

  3. Gong Fu Cha

  4. Matcha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cold brew is a method of tea brewing that involves steeping tea leaves in cold water for an extended period, typically 12-24 hours.

What is the traditional Indian method of brewing tea called?

  1. Chai

  2. Masala Chai

  3. Darjeeling

  4. Assam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chai is a traditional Indian tea drink that is made with black tea, milk, and spices.

How long should you steep white tea?

  1. 1-2 minutes

  2. 2-3 minutes

  3. 3-4 minutes

  4. 4-5 minutes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White tea should be steeped for a shorter time to prevent bitterness.

Which tea brewing method involves pouring hot water over tea leaves in a gaiwan?

  1. Gong Fu Cha

  2. Western

  3. Eastern

  4. Matcha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gong Fu Cha is a traditional Chinese tea ceremony that involves multiple infusions of tea leaves in a gaiwan.

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