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Quiz about Uncommon Grounds
Quiz about Uncommon Grounds

Uncommon Grounds Trivia Quiz


My love affair with the bean, as it flows drip-by-drip into my cup. Savored thus on a cool morning as I watch the sunrise. Mine eyes spy the best and the brightest grounds around, do yours?

A multiple-choice quiz by TemptressToo. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
TemptressToo
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
354,920
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
697
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 122 (1/10), Guest 168 (10/10), Guest 75 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Grown primarily in a two-mile strip of land on an island, this uncommon ground is commonly worshipped as "kona." From which "big island" does this coffee waft? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I'd give these grounds a blue ribbon, personally. One of the most expensive and sought after beans, this mild brew is produced high on an island mountain. Due to its rarity, it is usually found blended into "high mountain" beans. Regardless of its bean purity, it is still smooth and mild in the cup, not a knock-it-out cold type of jolt. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Hailing from an Indonesian island, this bean is prone to over-roasting. In the raw, the bean is fat and green, but it dries to a dark green. After drying, roasting begins and the best grounds come from a "mottled" appearance on the bean. Due to the majority of these beans being hand-picked and processed, this earthy brew is prone to inconsistency from cup-to-cup. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Carried to South America by the Jesuits, this country exploded in coffee production as the cultivation of coffee was actually given as a penance during confession by the local clergy. Sneaky priests must have known that the climate was perfect for producing consistent beans with a distinct taste. Between the coffee and the blow, pick your poison.
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Originally the number one cash crop on this rich coast, coffee is still a top export. These beans are high in caffeine, thus often blended with other beans. The beans were initially imported from Arabia through Europe to this Central American country, thriving as the government gave land to any farmer willing to raise the crop.

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Question 6 of 10
6. Bom dia! The world's largest producer of coffee, this South American country grows beans in vast quantities in the south. The majority of its beans are used by American companies Sara Lee and Kraft foods (owners of Maxwell House). Legend has it that the earliest plants were charmed from the First Lady of French Guiana by an envoy from the government.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Bonjour! The world's third largest producer of coffee beans, this African country primarily grows Robusta for export to France and Italy for use in espresso. Economic and political turmoil has harmed the production of beans here as aging coffee plantations are not cared for properly, reducing their yield.

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Question 8 of 10
8. Home of the finest Arabica beans in the world, the grounds from this African country are grown at high elevations in volcanic soils. The beans are pulped, fermented, and dried to a "bluish" color. The country utilizes a unique grading system with the highest quality being "peaberry," followed by "AA+" (highest quality grown on a single plantation). Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. I'd run fast and far for a cup of this country's java. Coffee plants are native to this next country, where it still grows wild. Legend has it that goat herders discovered the beans in the region called "Kaffa" (from which the word "coffee" is derived). It wasn't long and the bean spread north and east to Yemen where it was embraced by the Middle East that traded it worldwide. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. A study of uncommon grounds would not be complete without the rarest beans on earth. Kopi luwak is produced on an island chain and is famous for being partially processed through the gut of a native cat, the Asian palm civet. Upon excretion, the beans are collected, washed, and roasted. Due to this complicated process and a limited supply, Kopi luwak beans are the most expensive grounds in the world, selling for hundreds of dollars per pound. From which island chain does this uncommon ground hail?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Grown primarily in a two-mile strip of land on an island, this uncommon ground is commonly worshipped as "kona." From which "big island" does this coffee waft?

Answer: Hawaii

Despite Hawaii's ability to produce coffee year around, there is a limited acreage and a smaller harvest. Kona coffee has the highest amount of caffeine of any bean and is often mixed with other beans due to the limited quantity produced.
2. I'd give these grounds a blue ribbon, personally. One of the most expensive and sought after beans, this mild brew is produced high on an island mountain. Due to its rarity, it is usually found blended into "high mountain" beans. Regardless of its bean purity, it is still smooth and mild in the cup, not a knock-it-out cold type of jolt.

Answer: Jamaica Blue

Jamaica's history with the bean is lengthy. Introduced to the island from Martinique in 1728, the soils and altitude produce mild beans in small quantities.
3. Hailing from an Indonesian island, this bean is prone to over-roasting. In the raw, the bean is fat and green, but it dries to a dark green. After drying, roasting begins and the best grounds come from a "mottled" appearance on the bean. Due to the majority of these beans being hand-picked and processed, this earthy brew is prone to inconsistency from cup-to-cup.

Answer: Sumatra

Coffee was introduced to Sumatra by the Dutch in the 18th Century. The coffee cherries are picked by hand and often dried on the ground (thus the earthy hints it sometimes carries).
4. Carried to South America by the Jesuits, this country exploded in coffee production as the cultivation of coffee was actually given as a penance during confession by the local clergy. Sneaky priests must have known that the climate was perfect for producing consistent beans with a distinct taste. Between the coffee and the blow, pick your poison.

Answer: Colombia

Coffee production in Colombia is often traced to the Spanish Jesuit priest, José Gumilla, who carried the beans there around 1730 AD.
5. Originally the number one cash crop on this rich coast, coffee is still a top export. These beans are high in caffeine, thus often blended with other beans. The beans were initially imported from Arabia through Europe to this Central American country, thriving as the government gave land to any farmer willing to raise the crop.

Answer: Costa Rica

Coffee production in Costa Rica can be traced to around 1779. Initially, the coffee was blended with other countries' coffee and exported to England. It wasn't until 1843 that William Le Lacheur Lyon, captain of the ship "The Monarch" saw the opportunity in direct exportation to England.

This resulted in the United Kingdom falling in love with Costa Rican beans and heavily financing additional growth and production.
6. Bom dia! The world's largest producer of coffee, this South American country grows beans in vast quantities in the south. The majority of its beans are used by American companies Sara Lee and Kraft foods (owners of Maxwell House). Legend has it that the earliest plants were charmed from the First Lady of French Guiana by an envoy from the government.

Answer: Brazil

The earliest coffee planted in Brazil was documented in 1727. The coffee plantations largely used slave labor, with 1.5 million slaves working the fields until slavery was outlawed in 1850. At this point, European immigrants took up the bulk of the plantation work.
7. Bonjour! The world's third largest producer of coffee beans, this African country primarily grows Robusta for export to France and Italy for use in espresso. Economic and political turmoil has harmed the production of beans here as aging coffee plantations are not cared for properly, reducing their yield.

Answer: Cote d'Ivoire

Cote D'Ivoire, often called the "Ivory Coast" is located on the Atlantic Coast of west Africa near the Equator. The coffees produced here are lightly acidic and roast well. They are often used for espresso.
8. Home of the finest Arabica beans in the world, the grounds from this African country are grown at high elevations in volcanic soils. The beans are pulped, fermented, and dried to a "bluish" color. The country utilizes a unique grading system with the highest quality being "peaberry," followed by "AA+" (highest quality grown on a single plantation).

Answer: Kenya

Coffee has been grown in Kenya since 1893 when the first Bourbon coffee trees from Brazil were imported by missionaries. The coffee was primarily grown on British plantations and eventually moved higher into the mountains. The Kenyan people are meticulous about their coffee processing, thus the quality produced is extremely consistent.
9. I'd run fast and far for a cup of this country's java. Coffee plants are native to this next country, where it still grows wild. Legend has it that goat herders discovered the beans in the region called "Kaffa" (from which the word "coffee" is derived). It wasn't long and the bean spread north and east to Yemen where it was embraced by the Middle East that traded it worldwide.

Answer: Ethiopia

Ethiopian coffees vary greatly according to type and age. Sidamo coffee beans are small and gray, producing a spicy/fruity brew. Harar is green/yellow and one of the oldest varieties of coffee producing a fruity flavor.
10. A study of uncommon grounds would not be complete without the rarest beans on earth. Kopi luwak is produced on an island chain and is famous for being partially processed through the gut of a native cat, the Asian palm civet. Upon excretion, the beans are collected, washed, and roasted. Due to this complicated process and a limited supply, Kopi luwak beans are the most expensive grounds in the world, selling for hundreds of dollars per pound. From which island chain does this uncommon ground hail?

Answer: Indonesia

The Asian palm civet is native to several different Indonesian islands, including Sumatra (the largest producer of all), thus no one island has a monopoly on Kopi luwak. Kopi luwak's taste differs according to the darkness of the roast and the diet of the civet. While some individuals believe it is the best brew they've ever had, others think the hype is merely due to the novelty.

Kopi luwak is also produced on the Philippines, although it is called kape motit, kape alamid, kape melô or kape musang on those islands.
Source: Author TemptressToo

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