A drink, or beverage, is a kind of liquid which is specifically prepared for human consumption. There are many groups for drinks. It can be divided into various groups such as plain water, alcohol,

Drinks

A drink, or beverage, is a kind of liquid which is specifically prepared for human consumption. There are many groups for drinks. It can be divided into various groups such as plain water, alcohol, non-alcoholic drinks, soft drinks (carbonated drinks), fruit or vegetable juices and hot drinks. In addition to fulfilling a basic need, drinks form part of the culture of human society.

Water

Despite the water content in all beverages, water itself is not usually considered a beverage. There are also another names for water. It can be called mineral water or just plain water. The word beverage usually refers to drinkable liquids which are not purely water

Alcohol

Alcoholic beverage

An alcoholic beverage is a drink that contains ethanol, commonly known as alcohol.Beer has been a part of human culture for 8,000 years.^[1] In many countries, drinking alcoholic beverages in a local bar or pub is a cultural tradition.^[2]

Non-alcoholic drinks

A non-alcoholic drink is one that contains little or no alcohol. This category includes low-alcohol beer, non-alcoholic wine, and apple cider if they contain less than 0.5% alcohol by volume.

Soft drinks

The term "soft drink" specifies the absence of alcohol in contrast to "hard drink" and "drink". The term "drink" is neutral but often denotes alcoholic content. Beverages such as soda, iced tea, lemonade are the most common soft drinks. Milk, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, milkshakes, and tap water are not considered to be soft drinks.

Fruit juice

Fruit juice is a natural product that contains few or no additives. Citrus products such as orange juice and tangerine juice are familiar breakfast drinks. Grapefruit juice, pineapple, apple, grape, lime, and lemon juice are also common. Coconut water is a highly nutritious and refreshing juice. Many kinds of berries are crushed and their juices mixed with water and sometimes sweetened. Raspberry, blackberry and currants are popular juices drinks but the percentage of water also determines their nutritive value. Juices were probably the earliest drinks besides water. Grape juice allowed to ferment produces wine. Orange juice and coconut water remain by far the most highly consumed juices

Vegetable juice

Vegetable juice are usually served warm or cold. Different types of vegetables can be used to make vegetable juice such as carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, celery and many more. Some vegetable juices are mixed with some fruit juice to taste better.

Hot drinks

A cup of coffee

A hot drink is any beverage which is normally served heated, by the addition of a heated liquid, such as water or milk, or by directly heating the drink itself. Examples:

§ Coffee-based beverages

§ Cappuccino

§ Coffee

§ Espresso

§ Latte

§ Hot chocolate

§ Tea-based beverages

§ Flavored teas (etc.)

§ Green tea

§ Tea

§ Herbal teas

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