Coffee

How did the term cappuccino originate?

• It is inspired by the colour of the robes worn by monks of the Capuchin order.
• It is the French term for “foam on coffee.”
• It is Italian for “frothy coffee drink.”
• It was a term invented by a coffee company.

About how many espresso beans are required to make one espresso?

• 42
• 22
• 62
• 10

How many cups of coffee does the average Swede drink per day?

• 3.2
• 2.5
• 3.8
• 2

How long does it take for a coffee tree to reach maturity?

• 5 years
• 2 years
• 8 years
• 3 years

What is the caffeine limit in an athlete's bloodstream in the Olympics, beyond which the athlete will be banned from competing?

• 5 cups
• 2 cups
• 10 cups
• 7 cups

How does caffeine "enegize" the body?

• Blocking the receptors of "adenosine", a molecule that makes you feel tired

• Triggering the production of adrenaline, a molecule that plays an important role in the fight-or-flight response

After a human ingests caffeine, about what percentage of that caffeine will dissipate from the body each hour?

• 0.2
• 0.05
• 0.5
• 0.35

What is considered a lethal dose of caffeine?

• 10 grams
• 1 gram
• 5 grams
• 20 grams

Where does the word espresso come from?

• From its Latin root meaning “under pressure.”
• From the Greek Expreco, meaning “strong beverage.”
• From the first Italian machine called Espresso Machine.
• From a drink served in early Viennese coffeehouses.

Where does Sweden rank in the world's list of coffee consumers?

• 3rd
• 2nd
• 1st
• 4rd