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In addition to fulfilling a basic human need to quench thirst and nourish the body, beverages form part of the culture of human society. Today’s beverage choices have moved beyond the basic coffee, tea or soda to include new twists like adding flavors to water, innovative adult beverages, and drinking for enhanced nutritional benefits.

According to a survey by The Food Channel, water is still tops in the beverage category, while old favorites and new twists on adult beverages are gaining ground. Coffee remains the go-to breakfast staple, but more consumers are looking for trendy iced coffee concoctions. But there is more. Research conducted by The Food Channel, in conjunction with CultureWaves, the International Food Futurists and Mintel International, revealed 10 beverage trends quenching Americans’ thirst.

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