Saturday, 26 September 2015

How To Prepare An Instant Hot Beverage

By Della Monroe


Coffee is the most popular beverage worldwide. The active ingredient in coffee is known as caffeine and is highly addictive. However, a number of people may wish to avoid the beverage due to the addictive nature. Postum, an instant hot beverage is a solution for such people. This drink has been a popular coffee substitute for more than a century now.

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.

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.

The homemade product consists of molasses, ground wheat and corn. The three are mixed in a shallow pan and mixed thoroughly before being baked slowly. Stirring is done intermittently to ensure that the color change is uniform. When the mix takes on a dark brown color, it is allowed to cool and store in a dry, clean container. No further preparation is required before it can be used.

You only require a cup of hot water to prepare your drink. One or two spoons of the mixture will be needed for each cup. Such a cup provides about fourteen calories of energy. The drink may also be prepared by a beverage dispensing machine. The machines are designed to mix the product and produce a ready to drink beverage at the touch of a button. They can be bought from online stores or electronic shops.

The dispensing machines are rather expensive and not many people can acquire them for personal use. If your boss at the work place is not supportive of the idea, then you may need to consider pooling resources with your partners. The actual cost will of course depend on the design that you wish to acquire.

Other than postum, there are several other beverages that can be prepared instantly. Coffee, tea and chocolate can all be prepared in the same manner. English tea appears to be just as popular as coffee. The main disadvantage is that it also contains caffeine. All of these beverages can be prepared within a minute as long as hot water is available. They can also be mixed in the beverage 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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