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Quiz about A Taste of England 3
Quiz about A Taste of England 3

A Taste of England [3] Trivia Quiz


Let us take a look at some popular alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served up in England.

A multiple-choice quiz by Plodd. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Plodd
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
321,206
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3946
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
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Question 1 of 10
1. The most popular drink in England is a hot cup of tea, normally served with milk and sugar. Which of these is NOT a manufacturer of English tea? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Pimm's is a favourite English drink normally served at Wimbledon, Glyndebourne opera festival and Henley Royal Regatta. What is the main alcoholic ingredient of Pimm's No. 1 Cup? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Dandelion and Burdock is a traditional English soft drink introduced around 1265 and still popular even today. It includes natural extracts taken from both dandelion and burdock plants. What type of plant is a burdock? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What type of English drink is 'Blackthorn' and 'Diamond White'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which hot and hearty drink is served as an alternative to tea and coffee at nearly every football stadium in England? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Perry is an alcoholic drink from England containing which type of fruit? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which concentrated English soft drink containing blackcurrants is diluted with water and high in vitamin C? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What type of English drink is 'London Porter'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Wimbledon Tennis Championships is world renowned for serving fresh strawberries and champagne to the spectators. What is the name of the soft drink supplied to the players on court since 1935? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. England introduced a wine in 1740 that included ginger and raisins as the main ingredient. Which is the most famous brand of English ginger wine? Hint



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1. The most popular drink in England is a hot cup of tea, normally served with milk and sugar. Which of these is NOT a manufacturer of English tea?

Answer: Harrods Fusion

The English drink on average four to six cups of tea each day. Tea was first introduced in England by Catherine of Braganza in the mid 17th century. Catherine was Portuguese by birth, where tea was already a very popular drink with the nobility. She later came to England where she married King Charles II and started a custom that is still quintessentially English even today.
2. Pimm's is a favourite English drink normally served at Wimbledon, Glyndebourne opera festival and Henley Royal Regatta. What is the main alcoholic ingredient of Pimm's No. 1 Cup?

Answer: Gin

Pimm's was first introduced in 1823 by James Pimm who was an English farmer from Kent. The drink was used as a tonic and contained gin, quinine and herbs. Other ranges were introduced at a later date, but these have mostly been phased out. These included Pimm's No. 2 Cup (based on Scotch whisky) and Pimm's No. 3 Cup (based on brandy).
3. Dandelion and Burdock is a traditional English soft drink introduced around 1265 and still popular even today. It includes natural extracts taken from both dandelion and burdock plants. What type of plant is a burdock?

Answer: Thistle

It is unclear about the origins of Dandelion and Burdock, but it is believed it was originally used as a health drink, similar to root beer and sarsaparilla. The drink contained the fermented roots of dandelion and burdock. The carbonated drink sold today contains neither root extract, but artificial sweeteners and flavourings instead.
4. What type of English drink is 'Blackthorn' and 'Diamond White'?

Answer: Cider

Traditional English cider is made using apples from the West Country, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It is also produced in Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk. The 'Campaign for Real Ale' (CAMRA) recommends that cider should contain "at least 90% fresh apple juice, with no added flavourings or colourings".
5. Which hot and hearty drink is served as an alternative to tea and coffee at nearly every football stadium in England?

Answer: Bovril

Bovril is a salty meat extract drink commonly served in a cup by adding a spoonful to hot water. It was first introduced in England during the 1870s by Scotsman, John Lawson Johnston. Bovril is also known by the name 'beef tea' and can be added to soups, stews and gravy to give additional flavour.
6. Perry is an alcoholic drink from England containing which type of fruit?

Answer: Pear

Perry is a similar drink to cider, but using pears instead of apples. The first reference to Perry was after the Norman Conquest. Perry pear trees prefer growing on a site where cider apples do not. The trees can be productive for 250 years and can grow to a great height with spreading canopies. The largest recorded perry tree covered three quarters of an acre.
7. Which concentrated English soft drink containing blackcurrants is diluted with water and high in vitamin C?

Answer: Ribena

Ribena was first introduced in 1936 and was named after 'Ribes nigrum', the botanical name for the blackcurrant. The cultivation of blackcurrants increased in England during World War II due to other fruits, such as orange, becoming unavailable. Ribena was criticised for containing too much sugar and a new version was introduced called 'Ribena Really Light'.
8. What type of English drink is 'London Porter'?

Answer: Beer

London Porter is a dark beer brewed with malt which dates back to the 18th century. It became popular with the river and street porters of London. Some of these porters were called 'Extra Porter', 'Double Porter' or 'Stout Porter'. Porter is now more commonly known in England as 'stout'. A famous Irish stout is the world known 'Guinness'.
9. Wimbledon Tennis Championships is world renowned for serving fresh strawberries and champagne to the spectators. What is the name of the soft drink supplied to the players on court since 1935?

Answer: Barley water

Barley water has been supplied to the players, officials, ball boys and ball girls at Wimbledon since 1935. The most popular brand has been 'Robinsons'. Barley water is made by boiling pearl barley, then straining it and adding water to the remaining pulp of the fruit. Sugar and lemon are added to taste, and the drink is best served chilled.
10. England introduced a wine in 1740 that included ginger and raisins as the main ingredient. Which is the most famous brand of English ginger wine?

Answer: Stone's

A grocer from London, Joseph Stone, first produced ginger wine which was then sold by The Finsbury Distilling Company. The wine made a huge profit during the 1832 cholera epidemic as it was believed that ginger had healing qualities. It was also used to aid digestion and thought to be an aphrodisiac.

The drink is now sold worldwide and can be drunk on its own, with ice or mixed with whiskey.
Source: Author Plodd

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