A beverage is any drink. Water is the beverage provided for man by Nature. Water is an essential to life. All beverages contain a large percentage of water, therefore their uses should be considered:—
- To quench thirst.
- To introduce water into the circulatory system.
- To regulate body temperature.
- To assist in carrying off waste.
- To nourish.
- To stimulate the nervous system and various organs.
- For medicinal purposes.
Freshly boiled water should be used for making hot beverages; freshly drawn water for making cold beverages.