Before coffee became popular in the United States, the breakfast drink of choice was cider or beer, even for children. A typical pre-1900s breakfast was a bowl of plain porridge with a cup of beer or cider, along with a little meat or fruit if the family was particularly well off. However, that all changed when coffee became popular in the U.S. after the Civil War; many Americans now drink three or more cups a day.

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Hazali August 9, 2014 The second bullet point really caught my interest. Overall, it shows that even in different cultures, breakfast beverages are very popular, and that they don't necessarily have to be sweet. For example, while some prefer the sweeter drinks like apple and grape, others prefer those such as coffee and milk. Breakfast drinks have a lot of variety, and when it's all said and done, it all comes down to personal preference.

Krunchyman August 8, 2014 @RoyalSpyder - It's funny you should mention that, because although I love fruit juices, orange juice isn't one of them. The taste just doesn't appeal to me, and even more so, I'm not big on the pulp. On the other hand, I do love other fruit juices. While apple juice doesn't have much of a taste, it's nice and refreshing, and cranberry juice is very tart and packed with nutrients. For those who aren't big on the strong taste, there's also cranberry apple, which is pretty toned down.

RoyalSpyder August 8, 2014 I don't know about anyone else, but I have never been a big fan of coffee. On multiple occasions, I have tried it at home and even at Starbucks, but it doesn't appeal to me. However, one problem might be because I don't use any additives, such as cream and sugar. I'm sure it would taste a lot better if I used those, but even then, I still prefer other beverages. First thing in the morning, orange juice is at the top of my list.

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