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FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE - LEARNER'S MANUAL

5 Introduction

This module gives you information about beverages, types of beverages mainly different
of alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, their serving procedure, introduction of tobacco
and its serving method. Please make sure that you give a glance at everything covered
in the module. And write them in orderly fashion.

5.1 Beverage

Beverage is any type of liquid which is intended for human consumption and it should
have nutritive value. They are generally categorized as non-alcoholic and alcoholic
beverages.

5.1.1 Non-alcoholic Beverage
Soft Drinks
Restaurant
Manager
Mixers

Non-
Alcoholic Fruit Juices

Cordials
Non-Carbonated
Drinks
Water
Served hot
Coffee-Tea
Iced

A non-alcoholic beverage is a beverage that contains no alcohol. Such drinks are
generally drunk for refreshment, or to quench thirst. Non-alcoholic beverages can be
mainly classified as hot and cold beverages, such as:

Water

In a restaurant you will find following types of water:

1. Bottled or Jar water: natural spring or mineral waters are always served well chilled,
at approximately 7-10˚C (42-48). Do not serve ice unless specifically requested.
2. Tap Water: You may serve tap water where it is safe to drink and in some countries
it is compulsory to serve tap water if guest ask for it. Tap water is usually served in
a glasses or a jug with ice, and lemon can be added for extra flavour an appeal.

Refreshing drinks

Generally refreshing drinks are drink that is chilled. They can either be carbonated or
non-carbonated. You will find lot of different types of refreshing drinks served in the food
and beverage sector.

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