Beverage management - tea & chocolate

Question 1

How is the type of tea determined

Answer 1

The type of tea is determined by how it is

• grown
• harvested
• process

Question 2

Tea production process

Answer 2

1. The topmost leaves and buds on the tea plant are picked by hand
2. The leaves are left to wither for up to 24 hours
3. The withered leaves are squeezed between metal rollers to blend the naturally occurring chemicals inside
4. The rolled leaves are allowed to oxidise in open air for several hours
5. The oxidised leaves are heated to stop further oxidation and remove any remaining moisture

Question 3

White tea

Answer 3

White tea is made by hand and is not fermented

• very minimal processing. Withered and sorted
• light and refreshing

Question 4

Green tea

Answer 4

Green tea is made by steaming or working the tea leaves before they are rolled

• 2 different types: Chinese and Japanese
• often has a slight astringent mouthfeel
• contains more polyphenols, therefore has a higher antioxidant effect

Question 5

Oolong and Pouchong (blue) tea

Answer 5

Short fermentation

• most difficult to produce
• level of oxidisation can vary between 10 and 90 per cent
• Lightly oxidised types have a floral/light fruity aroma
• Darker oxidised have more stone fruit flavours

Question 6

Black tea

Answer 6

Black tea is made by fully oxidising te leaves

• rich coppery colour
• has a sweet strong taste, can be a bit herby, spicy or smoky

Question 7

Fermented tea

Answer 7

• Pu-Ehr tea from China
• has a mossy/earthy flavour
• the older the tea the more expensive

Question 8

Infusions

Answer 8

infusions are made from herbs/spices/dries fruits but no tea leaves

Question 9

Tea sommelier

Answer 9

Tea sommelier is responsible for sampling, recommending and pouring teas

Question 10

Processing of cocoa pods

Answer 10

1. harvesting
2. fermentation (temperature rises to 45 degrees Celsius)
3. Drying
4. Storage

Question 11

Components of processed cocoa

Answer 11

1. Theobrome (a stimulant, similar to caffeine in coffee)
2. Cocoa butter
3. Proteins & carbohydrates

Question 12

3 different products can be used to make a chocolate drink

Answer 12

1. Cocoa powder
2. Instant cocoa
3. Carob (a substitute for cocoa, contains no caffeine, fat or theobromine