Non-Alcoholic Drinks: Safety & Handling

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

• Beverages are liquids other than water meant for personal consumption
• They are revenue sources in hospitality
• Beverages can be for hydration, enjoyment, and ceremonial purposes like coffee or tea ceremonies
• They may also hold cultural import
• Beverages are artificially prepared and flavored

Food Safety and Sanitation

• Of vital importance in beverage production
• This protects customers and establishments
• Following appropriate protocol prevents foodborne illness
• Ensures hygienic product preparation and service
• Food safety means reducing contamination and bacteria

Proper Food Handling

• Wash hands before and after handling
• Use different cutting boards for raw and cooked foods
• Store food at correct temperatures, with cold food below 5°C and hot food above 60°C
• Label and date food to rotate stock, reduce waste
• Cool then store leftovers in shallow containers for quick refrigeration
• Monitor fridge and freezer temperatures regularly

Sanitation Procedures

• Maintaining hygienic conditions to prevent contamination is essential
• Cleaning and sanitation are key for all staff
• Use approved sanitizers to clean serving trays, tools, and surfaces with warm, soapy water
• Clean tables and replace table linens to reduce the spread of germs
• Keep to a rigorous schedule for cleaning dining spaces and equipment
• Replace cleaning implements like sponges and mops frequently

Required Hygiene

• Servers and food handlers impact food safety
• Ongoing training maintains standards

Personal Cleanliness

• Wash hands before handling food, payments, or using the restroom
• Avoid clothes that are not clean when serving food
• Use hairnets or tie back hair to avoid contamination
• Avoid wearing most jewelry when working
• Do not work when sick

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

• Non-alcoholic drinks do not contain alcohol
• Also called temperance drinks

Mocktails

• Mocktails are combined non-alcoholic drinks
• They are also known as "virgin cocktails"
• Healthier alternative to alcoholic drinks
• Well known mocktails include virgin mojitos, Shirley Temples, virgin pina coladas, and apple fizz
• When preparing mocktails, use fresh fruit, limit fruit juices, add herbs, spices, and calorie-free beverage

Coffee

• Cultivated in tropical regions of South/Central America, Africa, and Asia.
• A coffee tree is a green shrub, two to three meters tall.
• Cherries are the fruit, around 1.5 cm in length, with two coffee beans
• Arabica and Robusta are the two main types of coffee
• Robusta beans have a stronger flavor, are grown in equatorial climates, and are smaller
• Smaller, rounder, and have a straight line on one side
• Arabica beans are high quality, prefer specific climates, and are delicate
• Longer, wavy line on one side

Different Types of Coffee

• Bulk coffee is either whole bean or pre-ground
• Ground are coffee beans sold in vacuum-packed containers
• Coffee bags are sealed to make individual cups and pots
• Instant coffee is sold in granules
• Individual filters are pre-ground servings
• Pods are pre-ground servings for specific coffee makers

Grinding Coffee Beans

• Coffee beans must be ground before brewing
• The size of the grind determines how easily the water extracts flavor from the coffee
• A finer grind means quicker extraction
• A larger grind means slower extraction

Common Coffee Grinds

• Extra coarse: cold brew, cowboy coffee
• Coarse: French presses and percolators
• Medium coarse: Clever brewers
• Medium: flat-bottomed drip coffee makers
• Medium fine: cone-shaped pour-over brewers
• Fine: espresso

Espresso

• Espresso is a potent coffee shot
• Solo is one shot
• Doppio is two shots

Espresso Drinks

• Ristretto: restricted espresso shot, stronger taste, lower water ratio around 1:1
• Lungo: espresso shot made with more water, a milder flavor, 1:2 ratio
• Macchiato: espresso with milk on top
• Cappuccino: equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and froth, 1:1:1 ratio
• Caffè latte: espresso with more steamed milk and less foam, 1:3:1 ratio, can be made with half and half
• Mocha: espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate syrup, 1:1 ratio

Other Coffee Drinks

• Flat white: espresso and steamed milk, 1:3 ratio
• Americano: espresso and hot water, 1:2 ratio
• Cortado: espresso and steamed milk, 1:1 ratio
• Included are decaffeinated coffee, Turkish Coffee, and Irish coffee

Coffee Preparation

• Coffee needs equipment for production
• Essential equipment includes: coffee machines, coffee grinder, electronic scales, etc
• Latte art enhances cappuccinos
• Requires steamed milk and microfoam
• This requires skilled pouring
• Service includes a tray, cloth, cup, saucer and sugar