I thought I would ask you a question this morning. Did you know May 6th is National Beverage Day #NationalBeverageDay? My favorite drink is Sweet Iced Tea but I also like Soda. Water is okay and 100 Juice is tasty.
What about you. What is your favorite beverage and why? Charlie likes Big Red and True Moo Chocolate Milk or Yahoo’s. David likes Beer or any type of Alcohol. Along with Cream Soda or Root Beer. As well as Apple Cider in the Winter. Do you like Apple Cider? Charlie and I don’t. We prefer Hot Chocolate. What about you?
Join me and let’s celebrate National Beverage day which falls on May 6th. I don’t know about you but my family couldn’t be more excited. National Beverage Day encourages us to sit back, relax, and enjoy our favorite beverages.
Remember beverages come in many forms and it doesn’t matter if you prefer a hot beverage or a cold beverage, the good news is, there is a @beverage for every taste. The only thing that matters is that you pick up or make some of your favorites beverages today and, gather with family and friends, and get ready to enjoy and unwind.
Beverages have always existed, in one form or another, since the beginning of mankind. Drinks take varied forms and significance in different cultures. Beverages can be viewed as a once-in-a-while treat or as the driving force behind a much-needed morning pick me up. Shoutout to all the Coffee lovers! Including Charlie, David and my parents. You too if your a Coffee lover.
The origins of National Beverage Day can be a little uncertain. Early mentions of National Beverage Day can be found as early as 1921. At this time, National Beverage Day was known as Bottled Carbonated Beverage day. It was thought of as a way to promote bottled fizzy drinks as “pure” and “wholesome!”
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when Bottled Carbonated Beverage Day permanently became the less specific National Beverage Day, as ads throughout the 1920s alternately referred to it as National Carbonated Beverage Day or simply Beverage Day, among others.
Nowadays, the meaning has changed thanks to a growing awareness of how and what beverages we consume. Especially when beverages are Sugary or Alcoholic, so if they fall into this category, it’s always best to consume in moderation.
It is not just during the Summer months that beverages play a part in our lives. From Cold Champagne on New Year’s Eve to a piping Hot Espresso on a cold winter’s morning in December, beverages are something we enjoy all year long! Don’t we?
National Beverage Day Activities
- If you have the means and the opportunity today make plans to visit that Coffee Shop, Bar, or store where your favorite beverage awaits! Not only that, savor the taste and appreciate every moment with the beverage that takes your fancy.
- Put away your phone, don’t look at the newspaper, and spend some time only with you and your drink. It’s like the art of doing nothing!
- Take Mixology or Barista Class and polish up your beverage making skills. It’s not only a great way to learn something new, it can also come in handy if you host a party or invite any friends over. They will be sure to appreciate that!
- Host a party for your favorite beverage. Provide ingredients for attendees to make their variations. Just think of all the wonderful variations and themes of just one beverage category, like Tea. The options are endless!
Facts About Ginger Ale
- Did you know Golden Ginger Ale and Dry Style which has a milder flavor are the same beverage in a lot of ways?
- The creation of Ginger Ale is often attributed to Dr. Thomas Joseph Cantrell, an Irish Surgeon.
- Dry Style Ginger Ale was first developed and patented in Canada. This variety is the most common nowadays.
- Ginger Ale is sometimes used to help soothe indigestion or nausea.
- Ginger Ale really contains Ginger depending on the variety.
- If you’re looking for a beverage with a stronger Ginger taste try Ginger Beer.
Why People Love National Beverage Day
Beverage are always exciting and you will most likely be able to find so many variations of the beverage you love! If not, you can always make the beverage yourself, like Whipped Coffee!
Remember Mothers Know Best and your mother may knows how to make that specific beverage you love. That’s what we love about beverages, there’s always so many options.
Beverage are an expression of individuality and every one of us has a different reason to love our favorite beverages. Maybe, if you love “Chai,” your roots come from desi culture.
If you love Coffee, it is because it reminds you of a certain memory like early Sunny mornings walking down the street or sitting at a beautiful Cafe somewhere in the world.
There’s a beverage for every Season whether it’s Hot Chocolate during Winter or a refreshing Fruit Juice, there’s a beverage for just about every occasion.
We as humans love to incorporate some kind of beverage in our everyday lives or to mark a celebration or a start of a new Season. Don’t we?
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
