‘Beverages’ Archives
Brandy
Brandy Brandy, alcoholic beverage produced by the distillation of grape wine and matured by aging in wooden casks. When freshly distilled, the brandy is clear and colorless and will remain so if kept in glass containers. Placed in wooden casks, the spirits dissolve a coloring matter from the wood and acquire a light brownish tint, which dealers [...]
Vodka
Vodka Vodka, distilled alcoholic beverage known traditionally as the Russian national drink. It is distilled usually from a wheat mash and sold in concentrations of 40 percent alcohol, or 80 proof, and of 50 percent alcohol, or 100 proof. Vodka is a smooth, unaged, odorless, and colorless liquor with an extremely mild flavor; it is popular in [...]
The History of Wine
The History of Wine Early in the development of agriculture men discovered how to make alcoholic drinks from grapes and corn. The ancient Egyptians drank both wine and beer, and the Greeks carried on a lively trade in wine throughout the Mediterranean. Grapevines are all of a single species although there are hundreds of varieties adapted to [...]
Tea
Tea Tea is a beverage prepared by pouring boiling water over dry processed tea leaves. It ranks as the most popular refreshing drink in more countries than any other beverage. The annual worldwide production of dried tea totals about 53/4 billion pounds (2.6 billion kilograms). India has always played a dominant role in world tea production. [...]
