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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 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 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.

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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