Quiz: The Truth About Tea
Medically Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH on January 28, 2023
Question 1/13
Drinking a few cups of tea a day may be good for your health.
- True
- False
Question 2/13
What’s the difference between the main varieties of tea?
- Leaves
- Processing
- Added ingredients
Question 3/13
Drinking a cup of tea every day is a sure way to reduce your risk of cancer.
- True
- False
Question 4/13
Drinking green tea may help reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing which of the following?
- Body weight
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol levels
- All of the above
Question 5/13
People who need to control their blood sugar level may benefit from drinking green tea.
- True
- False
Question 6/13
The research associated with the health benefits of green, black, or oolong tea does not include herbal teas.
- True
- False
Question 7/13
Freshly brewed tea has more antioxidants than …
- Instant tea
- Decaffeinated tea
- Bottled tea
- All of the above
- None of the above
Question 8/13
To bring out the antioxidants in the tea, you should let it steep for how many minutes?
- One to two minutes
- Two to three minutes
- Three to five minutes
Question 9/13
A glass of iced tea always contains the same general amount of antioxidants as a cup of hot tea.
- True
- False
Question 10/13
A blended tea, such as English breakfast, is …
- A blend of black tea and green tea
- A blend of teas with different origins
- A blend of tea and herbs
Question 11/13
Green tea has been shown to be good for children.
- True
- False
Question 12/13
Which group of people should carefully monitor their consumption of green tea?
- Anyone over age 75
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- People who have arthritis
Question 13/13
Drinking black tea at what time may affect your body’s ability to absorb iron?
- First thing in the morning
- Before bed
- With meals