Spring

Tonic water has humble roots as a medicinal tree bark first discovered centuries ago. So how did it evolve from that into one of the most popular cocktails (the gin and tonic)? Today we’ll take a look at the fascinating history of tonic water, from its medicinal effects in the treatment of malaria to its current status as the king of cocktail supremacy.

We all know we need to drink more water. After all, proper hydration has been linked with better brain performance, digestive health, heart health, energy levels, and temperature regulation. But let’s face it: sometimes you just get sick of plain old water. Instead of turning to sugary sodas or juices, let’s talk about some creative ways to ingest more water.

Desserts and drinks: two of the sweetest things on Earth! While sweet treats of any kind are great, did you know you can optimize flavors by pairing them with the perfect beverage? Today we’ll take a look at tasty beverage pairings for desserts, from white wine and key lime pie to coffee soda and cake.

Some beverages do more than just taste good. So-called functional beverages are considered to be any non-alcoholic drinks that offer additional health benefits because they contain bioactive components from a plant, animal, microorganism, or marine source. Classified as dairy-based, plant-based, and energy or sports drinks, functional beverages are included in the broader category of functional drinks. These drinks have a specific function beyond hydration, with no added ingredients, to support health and wellness.

Craft sodas are all the rage right now. With a symphony of flavors sure to tantalize every palate, crafts sodas are taking up more and more space on grocery aisle shelves. Also known as artisanal, specialty or small batch sodas, craft sodas are a big part of the beverage revolution relying on premium natural ingredients to infuse more flavor and kick.

As standard soft drinks are starting to fizzle from the market, new and improved batches of craft soda are starting to take over. More and more soda drinkers are turning to healthier beverage substitutes with more character when they head out to socialize or just relax at home. They like the fact that craft soda producers use natural ingredients to deliver on a higher-quality taste with no syrups, chemicals, or artificial ingredients.