1. Beverages

2. Entertaining The type of beverage served is determined by the type of party. The type of beverage served is determined by the type of party. Coffee and tea are served at receptions or dinners. Coffee and tea are served at receptions or dinners. Cold drinks are expected at picnics. Cold drinks are expected at picnics.

3. Coffee Served with meals, desserts, at social gatherings, banquets,.. Served with meals, desserts, at social gatherings, banquets,.. Use mugs or disposable cups for informal gatherings. Cups and saucers are required for formal events. Use mugs or disposable cups for informal gatherings. Cups and saucers are required for formal events..

4. Coffee Coffee beans are dried, roasted, and packaged/shipped. Flavor is determined by variety, growing conditions, and roasting technique. Coffee beans are dried, roasted, and packaged/shipped. Flavor is determined by variety, growing conditions, and roasting technique. Fair trade – look for it. Fair trade – look for it. Coffees with added flavorings are popular now. Coffees with added flavorings are popular now.

5. Coffee A coffee blend may contain as many as six different varieties of beans. Try several brands. A coffee blend may contain as many as six different varieties of beans. Try several brands. Ground coffee comes in different grinds. Select a grind that fits the prep method you’ll use. Medium or drip grind for drip coffee makers. Coarse or regular grind for percolators. Ground coffee comes in different grinds. Select a grind that fits the prep method you’ll use. Medium or drip grind for drip coffee makers. Coarse or regular grind for percolators.

6. Coffee Some people prefer to buy beans and grind them themselves for freshness. Some people prefer to buy beans and grind them themselves for freshness. Instant coffee is dry/powdered, water-soluble solids made from removing moisture from very strong brewed coffee. Instant coffee is dry/powdered, water-soluble solids made from removing moisture from very strong brewed coffee. Some brands are freeze-dried. Some brands are freeze-dried. Decaffeinated coffee is made by removing most of caffeine from beans prior to roasting. Decaffeinated coffee is made by removing most of caffeine from beans prior to roasting.

7. Coffee Coffee drinks have become popular. Coffee drinks have become popular. Espresso – strong coffee brewed by forcing very hot water through finely ground, darkly roasted coffee beans. Usually served as 1 ounce portions in a small cup called a demitasse. Espresso – strong coffee brewed by forcing very hot water through finely ground, darkly roasted coffee beans. Usually served as 1 ounce portions in a small cup called a demitasse. Cappuccino – one part espresso, one part steamed milk, on part frothed milk. Cappuccino – one part espresso, one part steamed milk, on part frothed milk.

8. Coffee Iced Cappuccino – chilled beverage using 1.5 oz espresso over ice, adding 3 oz cold milk. Iced Cappuccino – chilled beverage using 1.5 oz espresso over ice, adding 3 oz cold milk. Caffe latte – Italian origin – prepared in a mug by adding 6-8 oz of steamed milk to 1.5 oz espresso, plus Italian syrups. Caffe latte – Italian origin – prepared in a mug by adding 6-8 oz of steamed milk to 1.5 oz espresso, plus Italian syrups. Cafe mocha – Prepared by mixing chocolate syrup or powder + 5 oz steamed milk with 1.5 oz espresso. Cafe mocha – Prepared by mixing chocolate syrup or powder + 5 oz steamed milk with 1.5 oz espresso.

9. Coffee To brew – start with fresh, cold water and a clean pot. Oily films collect on the inside of coffee pots when not cleaned each time, resulting in bitter taste. To brew – start with fresh, cold water and a clean pot. Oily films collect on the inside of coffee pots when not cleaned each time, resulting in bitter taste. Serve coffee soon after brewing – heating for too long causes it to be bitter. Serve coffee soon after brewing – heating for too long causes it to be bitter. Cold-brew coffee = no bitter taste. Cold-brew coffee = no bitter taste. Choose unbleached filters – Earth friendly. Choose unbleached filters – Earth friendly.

10. Tea Tea is often served with simple foods or in place of coffee at brunches, dinners, and receptions. Tea is often served with simple foods or in place of coffee at brunches, dinners, and receptions. Iced tea is popular at picnics and warm- weather gatherings. (In South, restaurants offer free sweet tea with breakfast – charge for hot tea.) Iced tea is popular at picnics and warm- weather gatherings. (In South, restaurants offer free sweet tea with breakfast – charge for hot tea.) Serve cream, sugar, and lemon with tea. Serve cream, sugar, and lemon with tea.

11. Tea Tea is made from the leaves of a small tropical evergreen. India, Ceylon, China, Indonesia, and Japan are major producers. Tea is made from the leaves of a small tropical evergreen. India, Ceylon, China, Indonesia, and Japan are major producers. Teas vary according to the age of the tea leaves and the way they are processed. The season of harvest, altitude, soil, and climate affects teas. Teas vary according to the age of the tea leaves and the way they are processed. The season of harvest, altitude, soil, and climate affects teas.

12. Tea Black teas are made from leaves that are fermented and dried. When brewed, they are amber in color and have rich aroma and flavor. Black teas are made from leaves that are fermented and dried. When brewed, they are amber in color and have rich aroma and flavor. Green teas are made from tea leaves that are steamed and then rolled and dried. They are not fermented. When brewed, they are greenish-yellow in color and bitter with little aroma. Green teas are made from tea leaves that are steamed and then rolled and dried. They are not fermented. When brewed, they are greenish-yellow in color and bitter with little aroma.

13. Tea Oolong teas are made from partially fermented tea leaves. Appearance and flavor falls between that of black and green. Oolong teas are made from partially fermented tea leaves. Appearance and flavor falls between that of black and green. Tea is available in instant form. Tea is available in instant form. Decaf teas are available, as are flavored teas. Decaf teas are available, as are flavored teas. Herbal teas do not contain caffeine. Herbal teas do not contain caffeine.

14. Tea A clean teapot and freshly boiled water are essential for good tea. If the tea leaves stay in contact with the water for too long, the tea can become bitter. A clean teapot and freshly boiled water are essential for good tea. If the tea leaves stay in contact with the water for too long, the tea can become bitter. Tea comes in filtered paper bags or in loose form. A tea ball, perforated ball of silver or stainless steel) is used for loose teas. Tea comes in filtered paper bags or in loose form. A tea ball, perforated ball of silver or stainless steel) is used for loose teas.

15. Tea Iced tea is made by preparing hot tea. Honey or sugar can be added. Then it is poured over ice and stirred till chilled. Iced tea is made by preparing hot tea. Honey or sugar can be added. Then it is poured over ice and stirred till chilled. It is best to make the hot tea a little strong so the ice does not dilute it too much. It is best to make the hot tea a little strong so the ice does not dilute it too much.

16. Chocolate & Cocoa Hot chocolate is made from unsweetened chocolate. Hot chocolate is made from unsweetened chocolate. Cocoa is made from cocoa powder. Both beverages contain milk. Low temps must be used to prevent scorching. Cocoa is made from cocoa powder. Both beverages contain milk. Low temps must be used to prevent scorching. Combine unsweetened chocolate in a heavy saucepan with water. Stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Stir in sugar and dash of salt. Simmer to form syrup. Add heated milk. Combine unsweetened chocolate in a heavy saucepan with water. Stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Stir in sugar and dash of salt. Simmer to form syrup. Add heated milk.

17. Chocolate Cocoa is a starch. Follow principles of cooking starches. Combine cocoa with sugar and a dash of salt in saucepan. This will separate the starch granules. Stir in hot water. Bring to boil. Stir. Add heated milk. Cocoa is a starch. Follow principles of cooking starches. Combine cocoa with sugar and a dash of salt in saucepan. This will separate the starch granules. Stir in hot water. Bring to boil. Stir. Add heated milk. Don’t boil either after adding milk. Don’t boil either after adding milk.

18. Cold Drinks As a change from hot beverages, serve lemonade, punch, carbonated beverages, fruit juice coolers, or milk shakes. As a change from hot beverages, serve lemonade, punch, carbonated beverages, fruit juice coolers, or milk shakes. Have plenty of ice on hand. You can use juice to make ice cubes that won’t dilute drinks. You can make ice rings to float in punch bowls. Have plenty of ice on hand. You can use juice to make ice cubes that won’t dilute drinks. You can make ice rings to float in punch bowls. If using soda, add it right before the party so drink won’t be flat. If using soda, add it right before the party so drink won’t be flat.