It is made by fermenting sweetened tea with a culture of microorganisms.

The resulting beverage is usually lightly acidic, slightly sparkling, and often flavored with fruit, herbs, or spices.

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. For millions of people, the smell of freshly brewed coffee marks the beginning of the day. Yet coffee is much more than a source of caffeine. It is connected to agriculture, culture, hospitality, social life, and centuries of tradition.

Orange, apple, grape, pineapple, pomegranate, mango, and countless other fruits can be transformed into drinks with bright flavors and natural sweetness.

Yet there is a major difference between freshly squeezed juice, juice from concentrate, and sweetened fruit drinks.

It can be delicate and floral, dark and malty, grassy, smoky, sweet, or deeply aromatic depending on the type and preparation.

Although countless drinks are called tea, traditional tea comes from one plant: Camellia sinensis.

Unlike clear fruit juice, smoothies usually blend whole ingredients together, creating a thicker texture and retaining much more of the fruit or vegetable.

They can be simple combinations of fruit and water or elaborate mixtures containing yogurt, oats, seeds, greens, and nut butters.