Tuesday, September 29, 2015

How To Prepare An Instant Hot Beverage

By Della Monroe


There is no doubt that coffee is the most popular drink world over. Caffeine is the main ingredient that gives the beverage its unique properties. One of the properties is the addictive nature of the drink. Consumption of caffeinated drinks does go against the religious beliefs of some people and indeed may have some negative effects albeit minor. Postum is an instant hot beverage that was created to act as a substitute for coffee but without the caffeine.

Postum has been very popular among its users because of the health benefits that it has been said to have. Coffee lovers have opted for the drink at the expense of ordinary coffee because they believe that they improve on their general health status even as they indulge in the drinking. Apart from the absence of caffeine, postum is also said to lack trans fats and sodium. It has been accepted as a kosher drink.

Manufacturing of postum was officially stopped in 2007 due to what is believed to be a shrinking market. Reintroduction has been done in several places with variable success. At the same time, a number of companies have introduced similar products in the market and these too continue to attract a lot of interest. Most people have now turned to a homemade product that is made from recipes obtained from online sites.

To prepare the beverage, ground wheat, corn and molasses are put in a shallow pan and mixed well. These are then baked until they turn to a dark brown color. Stirring should be done at fifteen minute intervals so that they do not burn. Once a uniform color change has been achieved, the product is allowed to cool down for a few minutes. Storage should be done in clean, dry containers with air tight caps.

All that is required to have a drink is a cup of water. Put one or two spoons to the water and stir to mix. It is estimated that there are about 14 calories of energy in each mug. This may also be done using a dispensing machine. The raw product is put into the machine and out comes the drink just at the touch of a button. These can be easily obtained online or in electronic shops.

Having a personal beverage dispensing machine may not be possible for everyone due to the costs that are involved. However, the same may be possible for a company so that one machine is shared among many users. Alternatively, if your boss turns down the idea, you can talk to your colleagues so that each of you makes a small contribution. Different types of dispensing machines exist all with different mixing abilities.

Apart from postum, a number of other drinks can be prepared in an instance. Chocolate, coffee and tea are all examples of drinks that are easy to prepare. Indeed, English tea is just as popular as coffee. The main concern would probably be the presence of caffeine as a component. Any of these beverages can be prepared in a just a minute if there is hot water. They all can also be mixed in the dispensing machines.

The beverage industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds by the day. With many people working on tight schedules, it is very difficult to continue enjoying the traditional drinks by using the traditional brewing methods. Most people now prefer to consume instant beverages that are easier to prepare. A number of machines have been designed solely for this purpose.




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