Thursday 1 October 2015

Preparing 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 postum was so heavily consumed is because it was marketed as being way superior to ordinary coffee as regards health benefits. The main constituents of the product include molasses, wheat and wheat bran. This mix is roasted together to form the final product that tastes just like coffee. It is said to be free from sodium and trans fats and is suitable as a kosher beverage.

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.

All that is needed to prepare the drink is to have a cup of hot water. One or two spoons are added and stirred to mix. One mug of postum has about 14 calories of energy. There are several instant beverage machines that you may consider for this purpose. These machines are designed to mix the product and dispense the drink. Just at the press of a button, the user can dispense the desired quantity and temperature. A number are available for sale online.

The machines are a bit pricy and it may not be possible to acquire one for personal use. Large companies certainly have the capability to purchase them for use by employees. The other alternative is to join up with your partners so that each of you contributes a small amount of money. There are different designs that are available in the market. The amount of resources that you have will determine what you will get.

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 continues to expand by the day. Many people are busy and may not have time to brew their favorite drinks as was done traditionally. Many are turning to instant hot drinks that can be prepared in just a few minutes. Designers have created machines that can easily do this just at the touch of a button.




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