An aerated beverage composition is described herein. The aerated beverage composition comprises coffee having a weight percentage in a range of 0.1-20% with respect to the aerated beverage composition, at least one structurant having a weight percentage in a range of 10-40% with respect to the aerated beverage composition, at least one sweetener having a weight percentage in a range of 21-60% with respect to the aerated beverage composition, at least one solvent. The viscosity of the aerated beverage composition is in a range of 10,0000-3,40,000 cps. The aerated beverage composition, when reconstituted with water, provides a creamy, frothy, and stable ready-to-drink beverage. The present disclosure also provides a simple and convenient process for preparing the aerated beverage composition.

The present disclosure presents compositions and methods for improving cognitive function and/or alertness of a human. In one embodiment, a method comprises: administering to the human in need of an improved condition an edible composition, wherein the composition comprises: caffeine and/or a derivative thereof; and a polyphenol, wherein the composition has a weight ratio of the total polyphenol to the total caffeine from about 1:10 to about 10:1. In some embodiments, the polyphenol is a chlorogenic acid (CGA).

The present disclosure presents compositions and methods for improving cognitive function and/or alertness of a human. In one embodiment, a method comprises: administering to the human in need of an improved condition an edible composition, wherein the composition comprises: caffeine and/or a derivative thereof; and a polyphenol, wherein the composition has a weight ratio of the total polyphenol to the total caffeine from about 1:10 to about 10:1. In some embodiments, the polyphenol is a chlorogenic acid (CGA).

Materials and methods for producing coffee replicas from individual components are provided herein.

Materials and methods for producing coffee replicas from individual components are provided herein.

Coffee-like beverage compositions and methods of forming and using them that include an unfermented plant-based mixture combined with a fermented substrate and optionally one or more flavor additives.

Coffee-like beverage compositions and methods of forming and using them that include an unfermented plant-based mixture combined with a fermented substrate and optionally one or more flavor additives.

The present invention is in the field of coffee substitutes, a method of preparations thereof, and use of such a coffee substitute, in particular a coffee substitute in the form of a bean. Coffee substitutes are non-coffee products, that is of origin other than from a coffee bean or the like, which may be provided with or without caffeine, that are intended to imitate coffee. The coffee substitute can for instance be used as a filter substitute, a pour over/drip substitute, a French press substitute, a percolate substitute, and an espresso substitute.

The present invention is in the field of coffee substitutes, a method of preparations thereof, and use of such a coffee substitute, in particular a coffee substitute in the form of a bean. Coffee substitutes are non-coffee products, that is of origin other than from a coffee bean or the like, which may be provided with or without caffeine, that are intended to imitate coffee. The coffee substitute can for instance be used as a filter substitute, a pour over/drip substitute, a French press substitute, a percolate substitute, and an espresso substitute.

The present invention is in the field of coffee substitutes, a method of preparations thereof, and use of such a coffee substitute, in particular a coffee substitute in the form of a mixture. Coffee substitutes are non-coffee products, that is of origin other than from a coffee bean or the like, which may be provided with or without caffeine, that are intended to imitate coffee. The coffee substitute can for instance be used to make a coffee-like drink.