Beverages

• Beverage is define as any liquid that is swallowed to quench thirst for nourishment or enjoyment.
• Aerated water - this effervescent water is charged with carbonic gas. It can also be flavored. It is served just like natural water.
• Artesian water - water drawn from a confined aquifer.
• Bottled water - water is placed in a sealed container or packaged and is offered for sale for human consumption as drinking water
• Carbonated water - contains carbon dioxide gas
• Distilled water - water purified by distillation
• Flavored water - relatively new innovation. Fruit flavors are the common flavorants used usually in the form of natural fruit oils.
• Fortified water - these are bottled water with some vitamins or minerals added.
• Hard water - has high amount of calcium and magnesium salts, sulfates, and bicarbonates.
• True - persons who are on restricted sodium should be aware how hard water is softened.
• Mineral water - water obtained from one or more springs which originate from underground water, containing mineral salts and trace elements.
• Purified water - water from any sources which is produced by distillation, deionization, reverse osmosis and other suitable processes that may modify its original composition.
• Soft water - has minimal amount of calcium and magnesium salts more on sodium salts.
• Sparkling water - water with carbonation added during bottling process
• Tonic water - also called Indian water, carbonated water to which some quinine is dissolved
• Coffee - is the worlds most popular beverage after water.
• The three major growing regions are: Latin America and Caribbean Islands, Africa and Arabian Peninsula, and Indonesia
• Brazil - worlds largest coffee producer
• Ethiopia - origin of coffee
• Mecca - first coffee house is opened in this place, where coffee drinking was initially encouraged
• Kapihan - is establishes institution in the Philippines where discussions on any subject can be made over cups of coffee
• 1740 - coffee industry in the Philippines began, in Lipa, Batangas during Spanish regime
• Canephora a variety of Robusta coffee
• True - All of the distinguished quality of coffee are arabicas
• French Roast - Dark, heavy roasted beans that are almost black in color and produce a strongly flavored coffee
• American roast - medium roasted coffee, which produces a coffee that is neither characteristically light nor heavy
• European roast - two-thirds heavy-roasted beans, one-third medium roasted beans
• Viennese roast - one third heavy roasted beans and two third medium roasted beans
• Lighter roast has distinctive flavor, but usually more acidic because of less evaporation or decomposition of organic acids.
• Espresso - italian in origin, cherished for its hearty flavor and thin layer of silky froth, the crema on the top
• Caffe Latte primarily American favorite. Combines one part brewed espresso to about three parts steamed milk, with a little froth on top
• Cappuccino equal parts brewed espresso, steamed milk and froth. Popular among the younger set, has more intense coffee flavor than latte and is usually served with sugar
• White Tea- rarest of all tea types. it has delicate flavor with subtle, slightly sweet flavor and a mellow creamy or nutty quality
• Green Tea makes up approximately ten percent of the worlds total tea production.
• Oolong tea - often referred to as "champagne of teas" considered among the finest and therefore most expensive teas in the world. The liquor is pale yellow, with a floral, fruity quality
• Black tea most common type of tea, Chinese called it red tea, typically more heartier and has a more assertive flavor than green or oolong teas
• Pu-erh tea type of Chinese black tea, it is fermented not once but twice. A period of maturation follows, which is often used to develop a thin layer of mold on the leaves.
• Blends combinations of various types of teas from various sources
• Orange pekoe denotes long, thin closely moistened leaves
• Pekoe have more open leaves