List of beverages

Beverages are liquids intended for human consumption. They are consumed to quench thirst, as well as for their nutritional values and social functions. The list of beverages is extensive and includes both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Non-alcoholic beverages, also known as soft drinks, are drinks that typically contain less than 0.5% alcohol by volume.

Water

Water is the most essential and common beverage. It is often consumed for hydration and is a key ingredient in many other beverages.

Coffee

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans. It is one of the most popular beverages worldwide due to its stimulating effect.

Tea

Tea is an aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. There are many types of tea, including green tea, black tea, and oolong tea.

Juice

Juice is a drink made by extracting the liquids from fruits and vegetables. It is often consumed for its nutritional value.

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages are drinks that contain ethanol, a type of alcohol produced by fermentation of grains, fruits, or other sources of sugar.

Beer

Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world. It is usually made from cereal grains—most commonly from malted barley, though wheat, maize (corn), and rice are also used.

Wine

Wine is an alcoholic drink typically made from fermented grapes or other fruits. There are many types of wine, including red wine, white wine, and rose wine.

Spirits

Spirits are strong alcoholic beverages produced by distillation of a mixture produced from alcoholic fermentation. This process purifies it and removes diluting components like water, for the purpose of increasing its proportion of alcohol content.

See Also

• List of national drinks
• List of traditional drinks
• List of hot beverages
• List of cold beverages

This is a non-exhaustive food and drink related list.