Monday, September 28, 2015

Preparing 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.

One of the reasons as to why this drink has remained popular over the years is the fact that it has always been marked as being healthier than ordinary coffee. The main ingredients that are used to make the mix include wheat bran, molasses and wheat which are roasted together. Apart from being free from caffeine, it is also free from fat and sodium. It also meets kosher standards.

The manufacture of postum was stopped in 2007 due to a drop in sales. A number of homemade recipes have been made available to the lovers of the drink. The homemade recipe contains the same ingredients as the commercially available product. Similar products that use the same principles have also been introduced into the market and these have enjoyed mixed fortunes.

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 is huge and diverse. It continues to increase in size every day. With many people having to handle busy schedules, enjoying their favorite drinks may not be so easy. The trend has been the adoption of automated machines that can mix the raw materials and produce the drink instantly.




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