Drink

Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Drink shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Drink offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Drink at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Drink? Wrong! If the Drink is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Drink then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Drink? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Drink and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Drink wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Drink then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Drink site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Drink, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Drink, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

The word drink is primarily a verb, meaning to ingest liquids. As a noun, it refers to the liquid that is ingested. It is often used in a narrower sense to refer to alcoholic beverages (as both a verb and a noun). Drink is also slang for a body of water, such as an ocean or a water hazard on a golf course (e.g. "He hit that one into the drink."). To drink in is also used metaphorically, as in to drink in the scenery; to appreciate.

In the United Kingdom, drink is used as a general term for an alcoholic beverage; "Are you going for a drink?"

The word "Drink!" is one of the catchphrases of Father Jack Hackett, the elderly, alcoholic priest from the Channel 4 comedy series Father Ted.

A beverage is a drink specifically prepared for human consumption, except water. Beverages almost always largely consist of water. Water is essential for living, significantly more so than food. Death will usually occur after one week without any liquids but humans have been known to survive some months without food.

Types of drinks Water Essential to the survival of all organisms, water has historically been an important and life-sustaining drink to humans. Excluding fat, water composes approximately 70% of the human body by mass. It is a crucial component of metabolic processes and serves as a solvent for many bodily solutes. Health authorities have historically suggested at least eight glasses, eight fluid ounces each, of water per day (64 fluid ounces, or 1.89 litre), and the British Dietetic Association recommends 1.8 liters. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the average adult actually ingests 2.0 L per day. Water is available in several forms. Nearly all other drinks, including juice, soft drinks, and carbonated drinks, have some form of water in them. Distillation (pure) water is rarely found in nature. Spring water, a natural resource from which much bottled water comes, is generally imbued with minerals. Tap water, delivered by domestic water systems in developed nations, refers to water piped to homes through a Tap (valve). All of these forms of water are commonly drunk, often purified through filtration.

Alcoholic beverages (which see for classification).

Non-alcoholic variants:

Non-alcoholic drinks

Fruit juice
Iced tea
Iced coffee
Soft drinks

Cola
Ginger beer
Tonic water

Squash (drink)
Root beer
Lemonade
Milk and milk-based drinks

e.g. milkshake

Hot beverages

Hot beverages, including infusions. Sometimes drunk chilled.

Coffee-based beverages

Cappuccino
Coffee
Espresso
Greek frappe coffee
Flavored coffees (Cafe mocha etc.)
Latte

Hot chocolate
cider

Mulled cider

Glühwein
Tea-based beverages

Flavored teas (chai etc.)
Green tea
Pearl milk tea
Tea

Herbal teas
Roasted grain beverages (Postum etc.)

Other Some substances may either be called food or drink, and accordingly be eaten with a spoon or drunk, depending on solid ingredients in it and on how thick it is, and on preference:

Soup
Yogurt