Friday, October 2, 2015

How To Prepare An Instant Hot Beverage

By Della Monroe


Coffee is undoubtedly the most popular drink all over the world. The addictive properties of coffee are the result of an ingredient known as caffeine. Unfortunately, the consumption of caffeinated products is against the beliefs of some religions. For this reason, there has always been a need to have an alternative for the beverage with the same properties but without the caffeine. Postum is an instant hot beverage that fits this profile.

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.

Preparing the postum at home involves basic steps. The main constituents that are required include molasses, corn and ground wheat. Preparation starts by mixing these three ingredients in a shallow pan. These are then baked slowly so as to attain a dark brown color. They are stirred at 15 minute intervals so as to ensure that they are baked uniformly. A dark brown color change indicates that the product is ready. It should then be allowed to cool down and stored in a dry, clean container.

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.

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, there are a number of other hot beverages that are prepared instantly. They include tea, chocolate and coffee. English tea is widely consumed just like coffee. The only problem here is that it also has caffeine and may not be an option for some people. There are many brands of chocolate available out there. One or two teaspoons of chocolate in hot water is all that is needed to prepare a refreshing drink.

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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