A drink, or beverage, is a liquid specifically prepared for human consumption. Liquid is one of the principal States of matter. A liquid is a Fluid that has the particles loose and can freely form a distinct surface at the boundaries of Human beings, humans or man (Origin 1590–1600 L homō man OL hemō the earthly one (see Humus In addition to basic needs, beverages form part of the culture of human society. Culture (from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning "to cultivate" generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic
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Types of beverage
Water
Despite the fact that most beverages, including juice, soft drinks, and carbonated drinks, have some form of water in them; water itself is often not classified as a beverage, and the word beverage has been recurrently defined as not referring to water. Water of sufficient quality to serve as drinking water is termed potable water whether it is used for drinking or not Water is a common Chemical substance that is essential for the survival of all known forms of Life.
Essential to the survival of all organisms,[1] water has historically been an important and life-sustaining drink to humans. Excluding fat, water composes approximately 70% of the human body by mass. Fats consist of a wide group of compounds that are generally soluble in organic solvents and largely insoluble in water The human body is the entire physical and mental structure of a Human Organism. It is a crucial component of metabolic processes and serves as a solvent for many bodily solutes. Metabolism is the set of Chemical reactions that occur in living Organisms in order to maintain Life. A solvent is a liquid or gas that dissolves a solid liquid or gaseous Solute, resulting in a Solution. Solubility is the characteristic Physical property referring to the ability of a given substance the Solute, to dissolve in a Solvent. Health authorities have historically suggested at least eight glasses, eight fluid ounces each, of water per day (64 fluid ounces, or 1. 89 litres),[2][3] and the British Dietetic Association recommends 1. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. The British Dietetic Association (BDA is a Professional association and Trade union for Dieticians in the United Kingdom. 8 litres. [1] The United States Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the average adult actually ingests 2. 0 litres per day. [3]
Distilled (pure) water is rarely found in nature. Distillation is a method of separating Mixtures based on differences in their volatilities in a boiling liquid mixture [4] Spring water, a natural resource from which much bottled water comes, is generally imbued with minerals. A spring is a point where Groundwater flows out of the ground and is thus where the Aquifer surface meets the ground surface Bottled water is Drinking water packaged in Bottles for individual consumption and retail sale Tap water, delivered by domestic water systems in developed nations, refers to water piped to homes through a tap. Tap water ( running water) is part of indoor Plumbing, which became available in the late 19th century and common in the mid-20th century Tap water ( running water) is part of indoor Plumbing, which became available in the late 19th century and common in the mid-20th century The term developed country, or advanced country, is used to categorize countries with developed Economies in which the tertiary and quaternary sectors All of these forms of water are commonly drunk, often purified through filtration. Filtration is a mechanical or physical operation which is used for the separation of solids from fluids (liquids or gases by interposing a medium to fluid flow through which the fluid [5]
Alcoholic beverages
An alcoholic beverage is a drink containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol, although in chemistry the definition of an alcohol includes many other compounds. Orange juice is a Fruit juice obtained by squeezing pressing or otherwise crushing the interior of an orange. Chemistry (from Egyptian kēme (chem meaning "earth") is the Science concerned with the composition structure and properties In Chemistry, an alcohol is any Organic compound in which a Hydroxyl group ( - O[[hydrogen H]]) is bound to a Carbon Alcoholic beverages, such as wine, beer, and liquor have been part of human culture and development for 8,000 years. Wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of Grape juice Beer is the world's oldest and most widely consumed Alcoholic beverage and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea [6]
Non-alcohol beverages
Non-alcoholic beverages are drinks that would normally contain alcohol, such as beer and wine but are made with no more than . A non-alcoholic beverage is a Beverage that contains no Alcohol. Beer is the world's oldest and most widely consumed Alcoholic beverage and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea Wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of Grape juice 5 percent alcohol by volume. The category includes drinks that have undergone an alcohol removal process such as non-alcoholic beers and de-alcoholized wines.
- Non-alcoholic variants:
- Low alcohol beer
- Non-alcoholic wine
- Sparkling cider
Soft drinks
The name "soft drink" specifies a lack of alcohol by way of contrast to the term "hard drink" and the term "drink", the latter of which is nominally neutral but often carries connotations of alcoholic content. Low-alcohol beer (also non-alcoholic or NA beer, small beer, or small ale or near-beer) is Beer with very Wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of Grape juice For the alcoholic beverage known in the US as hard apple cider see Cider. Soft drink is a beverage that does not contain Alcohol. Carbonated soft drinks are commonly known as soda soda pop pop, or Beverages like colas, sparkling water, iced tea, lemonade, squash, and fruit punch are among the most common types of soft drinks, while hot chocolate, hot tea, coffee, milk, tap water, alcohol, and milkshakes do not fall into this classification. Cola is a sweet carbonated drink usually with Caramel coloring and containing Caffeine. For other meanings see Iced tea (disambiguation Ice tea, also known as iced tea, is a form of cold Tea, often served in a glass Lemonade is a Lemon -flavored Soft drink. The term can refer to two different types of beverage In the U Squash (sometimes called cordial; however see the definitions below is a highly-sweetened (and often fruit-based Concentrate, which is mixed with a liquid most Punch is a general term for any of a wide assortment of Mixed drinks, either soft or alcoholic, generally containing Fruit or fruit juice Hot chocolate (also known as hot cocoa, drinking chocolate or just cocoa) is a heated Beverage that typically consists of Tea refers to the cured agricultural product of the leaves leaf buds and internodes of Camellia sinensis, which have been prepared and cured for the market CoFFEE is an Open source Software for computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL in a digital classroom Milk is an opaque white liquid produced by the Mammary glands of female Mammals (including Monotremes. Tap water ( running water) is part of indoor Plumbing, which became available in the late 19th century and common in the mid-20th century In Chemistry, an alcohol is any Organic compound in which a Hydroxyl group ( - O[[hydrogen H]]) is bound to a Carbon A milkshake is a sweet cold beverage which is made from Milk, Ice cream or Iced milk, and flavorings or sweeteners such as fruit syrup or chocolate Many carbonated soft drinks are optionally available in versions sweetened with sugars or with non-caloric sweeteners. Sugar is a class of edible Crystalline substances mainly Sucrose, Lactose, and Fructose.
Hot beverages
- Hot beverages, including infusions. CoFFEE is an Open source Software for computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL in a digital classroom An infusion is the outcome of steeping plants with a desired flavour in Water or oil. Sometimes drunk chilled.
- Coffee-based beverages
- Cappuccino
- Coffee
- Espresso
- Café au lait
- Frappé
- Flavored coffees (mocha etc. CoFFEE is an Open source Software for computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL in a digital classroom Cappuccino is a Coffee -based drink prepared with Espresso, hot Milk, and steamed milk foam CoFFEE is an Open source Software for computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL in a digital classroom Espresso or caffè espresso ( often mispronounced as expresso) is a concentrated Coffee beverage brewed by forcing very hot water Café au lait ( French for "coffee with milk" is a French coffee drink 230px|thumb| Greek frappé coffee Greek frappé ( Café frappé)( Greek:φραπές is a Foam -covered iced coffee drink made from spray-dried CoFFEE is an Open source Software for computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL in a digital classroom A Café mocha is a variant of a cafe Latte. Like a latte it is typically one third Espresso and two thirds steamed Milk, but a portion of Chocolate )
- Latte
- Hot chocolate
- Hot cider
- Mulled cider
- Glühwein
- Tea-based beverages
- Flavored teas (chai etc. A latte (also referred to as a caffè latte) is a type of coffee drink made with hot Milk. Hot chocolate (also known as hot cocoa, drinking chocolate or just cocoa) is a heated Beverage that typically consists of For the non-alcoholic beverage commonly known in the US as "cider" see Apple cider. For the non-alcoholic beverage commonly known in the US as "cider" see Apple cider. Mulled wine, variations of which are popular around the world is Wine, usually red combined with spices and typically served warm Tea refers to the cured agricultural product of the leaves leaf buds and internodes of Camellia sinensis, which have been prepared and cured for the market Tea refers to the cured agricultural product of the leaves leaf buds and internodes of Camellia sinensis, which have been prepared and cured for the market )
- Green tea
- Pearl milk tea
- Tea
- Herbal teas
- Roasted grain beverages
- Coffee-based beverages
Other
Some substances may either be called food or drink, and accordingly be eaten with a spoon or drunk, depending on solid ingredients in it and on how thick it is, and on preference:
Measuring drinks
| UK | US | |||
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| Unit | fl. Green tea is a type of Tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis, that has undergone minimal Oxidation during processing Bubble tea, also called "Boba" tea, is a Tea beverage that originated in Taiwan in the 1980s Tea refers to the cured agricultural product of the leaves leaf buds and internodes of Camellia sinensis, which have been prepared and cured for the market An herbal tea, tisane, or ptisan is an Herbal Infusion made from anything other than the leaves of the Tea bush ( Camellia A roasted grain beverage is a hot beverage made from one or more cereal grains roasted and commercially processed into crystal or powder form to be reconstituted later in hot A spoon is a Utensil consisting of a small shallow bowl at the end of a handle used primarily for serving and eating Liquid, or semi-liquid foods and solid foods Soup is a Food that is made by combining ingredients such as Meat and Vegetables in stock or hot/boiling Water, until the flavor Yoghurt, yogurt, yoghourt, youghurt or yogourt (see spelling below is a oz (UK) | ml | fl. oz (US) | ml |
| dash | 1/48 | 0. 592 | 1/48 | 0. 616 |
| teaspoon | 1/8 | 3. 55 | 1/6 | 4. 93 |
| tablespoon | 1/2 | 14. 2 | 1/2 | 14. 8 |
| fluid ounce or pony | 1 | 28. 413 | 1 | 29. 574 |
| shot, bar glass or jigger | 3/2 | 42. 6 | 3/2 | 44. 4 |
| can of Coke | 11. 6 | 330 | 11. 2 | 330 |
| pint | 20 | 568 | 16 | 473 |
| bottle of spirits | 24. 6 | 700 | 23. 7 | 700 |
| bottle of wine | 26. 4 | 750 | 25. 4 | 750 |
See also
References
- ^ a b Greenhalgh, Alison (March 2001). Drinking is the act of consuming a liquid through the mouth Water, for example is required for many of life's physiological processes and excess or decreased water intake Soft drink is a beverage that does not contain Alcohol. Carbonated soft drinks are commonly known as soda soda pop pop, or Food is any substance usually composed primarily of Carbohydrates Fats water and/or Proteins that can be eaten or drunk by an Nutrition (also called nourishment or aliment) is the provision to cells and Organisms of the materials necessary (in the form of food to support See also Cocktail CategoryCocktails|Beer cocktail|Cocktail garnish|Drinkware|Flaming beverage|Non-alcoholic mixed drinkA Cocktail is a style of mixed drink Milk is an opaque white liquid produced by the Mammary glands of female Mammals (including Monotremes. Healthy living - Water. BBC Health. Retrieved on 2007-02-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum
- ^ The Benefits of Water. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved on 2007-02-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum
- ^ a b Chapter 3, Exposure Scenario Selection (PDF) p. 8. EPA (May 2000). Retrieved on 2007-02-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum
- ^ Water Links. Center for Science in the Public Interest. The Center for Science in the Public Interest ( CSPI) is a non-profit watchdog and Consumer advocacy group headquartered in Washington D Retrieved on 2007-02-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum
- ^ Brief History of Drinking Water. American Water Works Association (2007). American Water Works Association (AWWA is an International nonprofit Professional organization dedicated to the improvement of Drinking water quality and Retrieved on 2007-02-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum
- ^ Arnold, John P. Origin and History of Beer and Brewing: From Prehistoric Times to the Beginning of Brewing Science and Technology.
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