Stimulating Beverages Flashcards
Caffeine is found in: A) Coffee B) Tea C) Cocoa D) All of the above
D
Cola nuts are found in:
Africa
Mate is found in this organ _____ and this geographic area _____
The leaves, South America
Guarana is found in:
Brazil
Guarana is used in: A) Meals B) Soft drinks C) Tea D) Bars E) B & D
E
Yoco bark has this compound ___
Caffeine
Yoco is used for ___ in this geographic area ___
Tea, South America
T/F
All caffeine-producing plants generate it the same way
False
Which part of the orange plant produces caffeine? A) Leaves B) Flowers C) Fruits D) All of the above
B
What was Coca-Cola originally made with?
Coca leaves, sugar, cocaine
Do any animals produce caffeine?
No - only plants
Uses for caffeine: A) Plant defence B) Antibiotic C) Antifungal D) Insecticide E) All of the above
E
T/F
Caffeine only has negative physiological effects
False
Which benefit of caffeine is false? A) CNS/Metabolic stimulant B) Increases RR/HR/BP C) Enhances pain relievers D) Reduces cancer and Parkinson's E) Increase Diabetes 2 risk
E
Which detriment of caffeine is false? A) Addiction B) Overdose C) Calm feelings D) GI upset & muscle twitching E) Rapid HR
C
What drink comes from Coffea arabica?
Coffee
Coffee plants are native to:
Africa
Coffee is made from the: A) Flower B) Fruit C) Seeds D) Stem
C - but roasted
What is the difference between Light and Dark coffee roasts?
Roasting temperature
T/F
Roasting temperature changes the caffeine content of roasted coffee beans
False - only the taste
What is special about Kopi Iuwak coffee?
It is eaten & defecated by Asian palm civets - makes it sweeter by shortening proteins
Where was coffee first drank?
Yemen
How were coffee beans first eaten? A) Coffee B) Candy C) Mixed with fat D) Mixed with flour
C
T/F
Coffeehouses have always been a respected place to do business
False - they were where people had prohibited conversations about politics, arts, etc.
T/F
Coffee is now the most profitable trade in the world
False - second after oil
Why is FairTrade coffee a thing?
To give farmers reasonable compensation for their products
Tea (Camellia sinensis) is this type of plant:
Tree/shrub
Where is tea native to?
Tibet, India, China, Burma
Which of the following teas are fermented? (more than 1 answer) A) Black tea B) Green tea C) Oolong tea D) White tea E) Chai tea
A, C (partially), E
Which culture were the first to use lemon in tea?
Russian
The Russians use a device called ____ to make tea
Samovar
What is the meaning of the Japanese tea ceremony?
Universal truth is hidden in simple gestures
T/F
Tea was popular in N America before Britain
False - tea was very expensive in N America
What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party/Tea Act?
To get representation in the peoples’ governing bodies (no taxation without representation)
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of tea?
A) Reduced cancer risk d/t polyphenols
B) Lowers ‘good’ cholesterol
C) Can be used to treat asthma
B - actually lowers bad cholesterol
Where is cocoa native?
Mexico
In which of these forms is cocoa ingested? A) Drink B) Food C) Chocolate D) All of the above
D
What kind of fruit does that cocoa plant have?
A berry - called a pod - grows via cauliflory
What part of the cocoa plant is used? A) Leaves B) Stem C) Seeds D) Roots
C
T/F
In Maya/Aztec/Olmec/Toltec societies cocoa was a high status drink
True - it was seen as “food of the gods”
T/F
The Spanish conquistadors immediately recognized the significance of cocoa
False - Columbus ignored it, thinking chilies more important
Where did the British empire get most of its chocolate in the 17th century?
Jamaica
T/F
The most common form of cocoa in Britain was hot chocolate
False - the chocolate bar (through emulsification)
Which of these is NOT an effect of chocolate? A) Increases blood pressure B) High energy content C) Contains caffeine and theobromine D) Help increase good cholesterol E) Reduces cardiovascular disease risk F) Improves cognition G) Phenylethyamine secreted (similar to being in love)
A
Why is chocolate addictive?
It stimulates cannabinoid receptors
Which is a negative societal impact of the chocolate trade? A) Racism B) Human trafficking C) Child Slavery D) B&C
D
Which one of the following teas involves no fermentation of the Camellia sinensis leaves? A) Black B) Earl Grey C) Chai D) White E) Oolong
D
Which of the following natural stimulant drinks is the most recent? A) Coffee B) Xocolatl C) Cider D) Coca cola E) Tea
E
