The Culinary Uses of Tea and Spices

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Which of the following is not a type of tea?

  1. Black tea

  2. Green tea

  3. Oolong tea

  4. Chamomile tea


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chamomile tea is an herbal tea, not a true tea made from the leaves of the tea plant.

What is the most common spice used in Indian cuisine?

  1. Turmeric

  2. Cumin

  3. Coriander

  4. Garam masala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Turmeric is a bright yellow spice that is used in many Indian dishes, including curries, rice dishes, and lentil soups.

Which of the following spices is not a member of the ginger family?

  1. Ginger

  2. Turmeric

  3. Cardamom

  4. Nutmeg


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nutmeg is a member of the nutmeg family, not the ginger family.

What is the main ingredient in garam masala?

  1. Cumin

  2. Coriander

  3. Cardamom

  4. Black pepper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cumin is the main ingredient in garam masala, a blend of spices that is used in many Indian dishes.

Which of the following spices is used to make chai tea?

  1. Cardamom

  2. Cinnamon

  3. Ginger

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chai tea is a spiced tea that is made with a blend of spices, including cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger.

What is the most common type of tea used in iced tea?

  1. Black tea

  2. Green tea

  3. Oolong tea

  4. White tea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black tea is the most common type of tea used in iced tea because it has a strong flavor that holds up well when chilled.

Which of the following spices is used to make curry powder?

  1. Cumin

  2. Coriander

  3. Turmeric

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Curry powder is a blend of spices that is used to make curry dishes. It typically includes cumin, coriander, turmeric, and other spices.

What is the main ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder?

  1. Star anise

  2. Cinnamon

  3. Fennel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chinese five-spice powder is a blend of spices that is used in Chinese cooking. It typically includes star anise, cinnamon, fennel, and other spices.

Which of the following spices is used to make pumpkin pie spice?

  1. Cinnamon

  2. Nutmeg

  3. Ginger

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of spices that is used to make pumpkin pie. It typically includes cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and other spices.

What is the main ingredient in ras el hanout?

  1. Cumin

  2. Coriander

  3. Cardamom

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ras el hanout is a blend of spices that is used in North African cooking. It typically includes cumin, coriander, cardamom, and other spices.

Which of the following spices is used to make garam masala?

  1. Cumin

  2. Coriander

  3. Cardamom

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Garam masala is a blend of spices that is used in Indian cooking. It typically includes cumin, coriander, cardamom, and other spices.

What is the main ingredient in za'atar?

  1. Sumac

  2. Thyme

  3. Sesame seeds

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Za'atar is a blend of spices that is used in Middle Eastern cooking. It typically includes sumac, thyme, sesame seeds, and other spices.

Which of the following spices is used to make herbes de Provence?

  1. Rosemary

  2. Thyme

  3. Lavender

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Herbes de Provence is a blend of spices that is used in French cooking. It typically includes rosemary, thyme, lavender, and other spices.

What is the main ingredient in curry powder?

  1. Cumin

  2. Coriander

  3. Turmeric

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Curry powder is a blend of spices that is used to make curry dishes. It typically includes cumin, coriander, turmeric, and other spices.

Which of the following spices is used to make chili powder?

  1. Cumin

  2. Coriander

  3. Cayenne pepper

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chili powder is a blend of spices that is used to make chili dishes. It typically includes cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and other spices.

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