List of breakfast beverages

From WikiMD's Food, Medicine & Wellness Encyclopedia

Breakfast Beverages are drinks typically consumed in the morning as part of breakfast, the first meal of the day. They vary widely in composition and style across different cultures and regions. This article provides a list of common breakfast beverages.

Coffee[edit | edit source]

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans. It is one of the most popular breakfast beverages worldwide, particularly in Western countries. Coffee can be served in various ways, such as black, with milk, or with sugar.

Tea[edit | edit source]

Tea is another globally popular beverage often consumed at breakfast. It is prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured or fresh leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The four main types of tea are black, green, white, and oolong.

Fruit Juice[edit | edit source]

Fruit juice is a drink made by extracting the natural liquids contained in fruit. Common types of fruit juice consumed at breakfast include orange juice, apple juice, and grape juice.

Milk[edit | edit source]

Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is often consumed plain at breakfast, or it can be used as an ingredient in other breakfast beverages like coffee and tea.

Hot Chocolate[edit | edit source]

Hot chocolate, also known as hot cocoa, is a heated drink consisting of shaved chocolate, melted chocolate or cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. It is a common breakfast beverage in many cultures, particularly during colder weather.

Smoothies[edit | edit source]

Smoothies are a thick, creamy beverage made from pureed raw fruit, vegetables, and sometimes dairy products, typically using a blender. Smoothies are often consumed at breakfast as they are a quick and easy way to consume multiple servings of fruit and vegetables.

Water[edit | edit source]

Water is the most essential drink for human life. It is often consumed first thing in the morning to hydrate the body after a night's sleep.

Herbal Infusions[edit | edit source]

Herbal infusions, also known as herbal teas, are beverages made by infusing herbs, flowers, or other plant material in hot water. They are often consumed for their medicinal properties as well as their taste.

See Also[edit | edit source]

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

Wiki.png

Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD


Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.

Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD