| 1. | If serving tea at a tea party, lemons should always be in wedges, not in slices. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 2. | What should you never add to tea that has lemon in it? |
| a. | | Sugar |
| b. | | Cold water |
| c. | | Milk |
| d. | | Sugar syrups
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| 3. | What is a tea slop basin? |
| a. | | A plate for your tea spoon and lemon rinds |
| b. | | A dish designed for used tea leaves |
| c. | | A dish from which you spoon out fresh tea leaves |
| d. | | A bowl for extra tea you might have poured out of the tea pot
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| 4. | Why is it more appropriate to say you "drink tea" instead of you "take tea"? |
| a. | | In Victorian times, the only people who said "take tea" were the lower classes |
| b. | | "Drink tea" is considered more specific and therefore a better use of manners |
| c. | | To "take tea" implies lack of manners |
| d. | | In old England, to "take tea" literally meant to steal tea
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| 5. | The spout of the tea pot and tea kettle should face where? |
| a. | | Toward the guest of honor at tea |
| b. | | Toward the host |
| c. | | Always to the east |
| d. | | Away from the host and guests, if possible
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| 6. | If you are at a formal tea party, it is proper to keep your gloves on while drinking tea. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 7. | The same good tea can be used to make as many as 6 small pots or cups of tea. But green tea has a different composition. How many cups or pots can you make with one single amount of green tea? |
| a. | | 1 |
| b. | | 2 |
| c. | | 3 |
| d. | | 4
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| 8. | The origins of tea are believed to be in what country? |
| a. | | India |
| b. | | Japan |
| c. | | Greece |
| d. | | China
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| 9. | What foods will be included in a "cream tea"? |
| a. | | Scones and other sweets |
| b. | | Sandwiches, scones |
| c. | | Scones, jam and cream |
| d. | | Sandwiches and other savories
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| 10. | What is added to transform a regular high tea into a "royal tea"? |
| a. | | Devonshire cream for scones |
| b. | | Champagne |
| c. | | Wine |
| d. | | Lemonade
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| 11. | A ploughman's tea (or farmer's tea) was hearty and included meat pies, cheeses and fruits. During what time of day was a ploughman's tea held? |
| a. | | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
| b. | | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
| c. | | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| d. | | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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| 12. | Traditionally a tea cup holds 6 ounces. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 13. | What one ingredient should always be included in a traditional English trifle, which is often served at high tea? |
| a. | | Champagne |
| b. | | Sponge cake |
| c. | | Pound cake |
| d. | | Sherry
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| 14. | If you are sitting at a table, what should you do with the saucer when you are sipping tea? |
| a. | | Leave it on the table |
| b. | | Hold the saucer under the cup |
| c. | | Hold the saucer, but keep it well below the cup itself when you are sipping tea |
| d. | | Push the saucer to the middle of the table and move it back only when you are ready to put the cup down again
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| 15. | It is proper etiquette to hold your pinky in the air while bringing your teacup to your mouth for a sip. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 16. | What tea is named for an emperor who is said to have gone mad because of tea? |
| a. | | I don't know |
| b. | | Black Dragon |
| c. | | Is it Oolong? |
| d. | | Cha |
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| 17. | there's the name of my favorite grey tea mixed in with the choices do you know what they are? |
| a. | | lady earl grey |
| b. | | emperor grey |
| c. | | earl grey |
| d. | | primavera grey |
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What others think about Tea Etiquette |
| By: Bri'gette kelly Ramos on May 28, 2013 |
| | Beyond fair trade tea is the best tea in the whole wide world.
Its made up of Love and decency and we all get rewarded for the Uniqueness of beyond fair trade tea :D
Happy Tea drinking .. Aloha :) |
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| By: V Palin on May 14, 2013 |
| | Enjoyed this little test! |
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| By: Craig Huggins from Springwood on Apr 18, 2013 |
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| By: Terri on Mar 23, 2013 |
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| By: Katie on Mar 22, 2013 |
| | I don't know what I'm doing... |
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| By: Sandy on Mar 22, 2013 |
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| By: Ally on Mar 6, 2013 |
| | That's really thiknnig out of the box. Thanks! |
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| By: Johnny in Ottawa on Feb 3, 2012 |
| | It's a great way to enjoy a morning tea. Try it Lesley :) Johnny |
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| By: Georgia Renwick on May 31, 2011 |
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| By: Gordon Hunter on Mar 23, 2011 |
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| By: Arlene on Mar 13, 2011 |
| | This quiz is great fun but just a tad difficult! |
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| By: robin on Mar 8, 2011 |
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| By: Kerry on Sep 23, 2010 |
| | Where there is tea there is hope :o) |
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| By: trish on Sep 18, 2010 |
| | Please note the difference between High Tea and Afternoon Tea |
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| By: AMO on Sep 2, 2010 |
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| By: Delany on Jul 14, 2010 |
| | This is a neat quiz; questions I have not thought about before. |
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| By: Lisa G on Jun 28, 2010 |
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| By: Susan on Apr 8, 2010 |
| | Many Siberians and Arctic Alaskans put jam in their tea. |
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| By: Susan on Apr 8, 2010 |
| | Many Siberians and Arctic Alaskans put jam in their tea. |
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| By: Susan on Apr 8, 2010 |
| | Many Siberians and Arctic Alaskans put jam in their tea. |
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| By: anna on Mar 20, 2010 |
| | Very interesting it's always good to learn something new. Traditions and etiquette have always seemed inate. This test proves it's not |
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| By: Amy on Jan 25, 2010 |
| | I love to drink tea. It is so wonderful! But sometimes, when I am having my afternoon tea and scones, I just feel like such a dunce when drinking it! I would rather not share why...but I am sure you will understand my experiences! |
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| By: Erin on Nov 6, 2009 |
| | Cream Tea is served with only scones, clotted cream and jam. |
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| By: jennifer on Oct 21, 2009 |
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| By: Wendy on Oct 19, 2009 |
| | Very interesting and valuable information. Society must keep up. |
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| By: Elizabeth on Oct 15, 2009 |
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| By: Charlotte on Oct 12, 2009 |
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| By: justin on Sep 21, 2009 |
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| By: Cristina on Sep 16, 2009 |
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| By: Richard on Sep 16, 2009 |
| | Lancashire Tea is best drunk with Eccles Cakes |
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| By: Lydia Andrews on Aug 27, 2009 |
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| By: Sue on Aug 25, 2009 |
| | Never trust a man who, when left alone with a tea cosy doesn't try it on. |
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| By: David on Aug 25, 2009 |
| | Tip: If your making a tea from a tea pot, the milk goes in first. If you using tea bag in your cup, milk goes in last. |
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| By: Sue on Aug 25, 2009 |
| | Never trust a man who, when left alone with a tea cosy doesn't try it on. |
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| By: David on Aug 25, 2009 |
| | Tip: If your making a tea from a tea pot, the milk goes in first. If you using tea bag in your cup, milk goes in last. |
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| By: Bea on Aug 25, 2009 |
| | Drinking herbal teas, in order, largely, to replace drinking ordinary black tea, has made a wonderful difference to my life! My skin is 99% clear, I don't get caffeine lows, and get to experience a huge range of gorgeous tastes I never would otherwise have known existed. |
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| By: diane on Aug 23, 2009 |
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| By: Nick S. on Aug 20, 2009 |
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| By: Michael Harrison on Aug 6, 2009 |
| | I'm interested in seeing my score and hope that I have over 50% for my troubles |
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| By: Johnners on Aug 3, 2009 |
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| By: DEBS on Jul 20, 2009 |
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| By: Rebecca on Jul 15, 2009 |
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| By: Rebecca on Jul 15, 2009 |
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| By: Rebecca on Jul 15, 2009 |
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| By: hans on Jun 22, 2009 |
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| By: Cher on Jun 18, 2009 |
| | I love tea history and etiquette |
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| By: Tom on Jun 8, 2009 |
| | Im only doing this quiz because jamie colton of E9 London wont get off his arse to make us all a lovely steaming hot cup of tea |
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| By: tee on May 29, 2009 |
| | i prefer tea more than coffee |
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| By: Amber on May 25, 2009 |
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| By: Pat on May 15, 2009 |
| | Above all, enjoy yourself and don't criticize others. |
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| By: Kate on May 7, 2009 |
| | You should never stir clockwise, counter-clock wise or briskly. You should fold your sugar into your tea. |
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| By: Cathy on May 4, 2009 |
| | My knowledge is this field is dismal! |
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| By: mrskaren on Apr 21, 2009 |
| | Tea or hot chocolate were served during the tea tax or stamp tax. |
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| By: LINDA tAULMAN on Apr 18, 2009 |
| | wHEN TEA IS OVER, WHERE DOES YOUR NAPKIN GO?
ON YOUR CHAIR |
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| By: Dawn on Mar 30, 2009 |
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| By: nadia a kowal-korn on Mar 13, 2009 |
| | tea etiquette should be known by all ladies! |
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| By: Chaz on Feb 26, 2009 |
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| By: Joanna L. on Feb 25, 2009 |
| | Although some say it is "acceptable" to leave your napkin on your chair when you rise, this practice is nonetheless inconsiderate of the hostess since it has the potential to soil the upholstery on the dining chairs. Better to leave it on the tablecloth which, if soiled, is much easier to |
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| By: Angela on Feb 24, 2009 |
| | It's a pret-tea good quiz! |
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| By: Ros on Dec 24, 2008 |
| | What is the secret of a good pourer in a teapot?
Anyone know? |
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| By: Lee on Nov 12, 2008 |
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| By: ro on Nov 8, 2008 |
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| By: anomys on Nov 5, 2008 |
| | i don' wanna know nobodies |
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| By: Donna on Oct 25, 2008 |
| | Tea begins when the hostess places her napkin in her lap and ends when she returns it to the table. |
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| By: Michelle on Oct 20, 2008 |
| | My class is going to have a tea in Febuary and I am getting ready for it |
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| By: Sandy on Oct 15, 2008 |
| | This was really great. I like the questions. |
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| By: Carolyn on Oct 9, 2008 |
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| By: REMO on Oct 5, 2008 |
| | A FUNNY QUIZ WHICH STUDIES US MANNERS |
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| By: Martea on Sep 6, 2008 |
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| By: Sandy on Sep 4, 2008 |
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| By: sanju on Aug 23, 2008 |
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| By: Mangal on Aug 21, 2008 |
| | Would like to know more :-) |
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| By: Deborah on Aug 9, 2008 |
| | JJn Britain, they ask "who wants to be 'Mum'... who wants
to pour! |
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| By: Steve on Jul 29, 2008 |
| | Am having a tea party...so this should be helpful ! |
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| By: marilyn nash on Jul 25, 2008 |
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| By: grace pinto on Jul 18, 2008 |
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| By: gp on Jul 18, 2008 |
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| By: christian on Jul 16, 2008 |
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