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: -

I. To quench thirst.

II. To introduce water into the circulatory system.

III. To regulate body temperature.

IV. To assist in carrying off waste. V. To nourish.

VI. To stimulate the nervous system and various organs. VII. For medicinal purposes

Freshly boiled water should be used for making hot beverages; freshly drawn water for making cold beverages.