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Coffee is believed to have originated in which country?
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- 1. Coffee is believed to have originated in which country?
- A. Brazil
- B. Ethiopia (answer)
- C. Colombia
- D. Italy
Legend says a goatherd noticed lively goats eating coffee cherries. - 2. Which country is the origin of sushi as we know it?
- A. China
- B. Korea
- C. Japan (answer)
- D. Thailand
Early forms used fermented rice to preserve fish. - 3. Paella comes from which Spanish region?
- A. Andalusia
- B. Valencia (answer)
- C. Catalonia
- D. Galicia
Traditional Valencian paella uses rabbit and chicken. - 4. What is the main ingredient of hummus?
- A. Lentils
- B. Chickpeas (answer)
- C. Fava beans
- D. Peas
Blended with tahini, lemon and garlic. - 5. Which spice is the most expensive by weight?
- A. Vanilla
- B. Saffron (answer)
- C. Cardamom
- D. Cinnamon
It comes from hand-picked crocus stigmas. - 6. Kimchi is a fermented dish from which country?
- A. Japan
- B. Vietnam
- C. Korea (answer)
- D. Mongolia
It is usually made with cabbage. - 7. Which nut is used to make marzipan?
- A. Hazelnut
- B. Almond (answer)
- C. Walnut
- D. Cashew
It is mixed with sugar or honey. - 8. Who is credited with popularising afternoon tea in the 1840s?
- A. Queen Victoria
- B. Anna, Duchess of Bedford (answer)
- C. Mrs Beeton
- D. Lady Grey
She wanted a snack between lunch and late dinners. - 9. Guacamole is mainly made from which fruit?
- A. Lime
- B. Avocado (answer)
- C. Tomato
- D. Mango
It dates back to the Aztecs. - 10. Which country produces the most tea in the world?
- A. India
- B. China (answer)
- C. Kenya
- D. Sri Lanka
India is second. - 11. Pho is a noodle soup from which country?
- A. Thailand
- B. Vietnam (answer)
- C. Laos
- D. Cambodia
It is often eaten for breakfast. - 12. Which cheese is traditionally used on a classic Margherita pizza?
- A. Cheddar
- B. Mozzarella (answer)
- C. Parmesan
- D. Feta
Its colours echo the Italian flag.
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