Introduction: Food is the fundamental necessity for the people, but "what to drink" is also an important topic in people's daily dietary life. Many businesses have also seized this opportunity, joining the fray in hopes of securing a place. Among many choices, the nutritional value and health-preserving, disease-preventing effects of soy milk and soybean milk have long been widely recognized and loved by all kinds of people. However, under the siege of many categories such as milk, coffee, juice, and tea, it remains to be seen whether it can become a mainstream choice for healthy drinks.
Drink Choice, Health and Nutrition are King
Currently, there is a wide variety of drink types on the market, including milk, soy milk, coffee, juice, milk tea, tea, etc. Each drink has its own unique advantages. But if we only look at the basic function of drinks, that is, quenching thirst and supplementing nutrients, health, nutrition, and safety are the factors that consumers need to consider first.
From a scientific perspective, although coffee has its benefits, excessive or long-term consumption can lead to adverse effects such as caffeine poisoning, reduced calcium levels, stomach problems, and even cancer. Compared to coffee, fresh-squeezed juice, soy milk, and milk are better choices in terms of health.
Among them, soy milk is rich in high-quality plant protein, vitamins, and minerals, as well as beneficial health components such as soybean oligosaccharides, isoflavones, and soyasaponins. It is also low in fat and calories and is known as a recognized healthy drink. Nutrition expert Zhang Ye once highly praised the value of soy milk in her book "The Complete Guide to Healthy Soy Milk."
Drinking Soy Milk, Which Method is More Suitable for You?
While its nutritional value is being re-recognized, soy milk is also gradually evolving from its original public image of being cheap and low-end, giving rise to various business models such as breakfast cup soy milk, supermarket retail, in-store consumption at chains like Yonghe, homemade soy milk makers, freshly ground soy milk, and specialized soy milk shops. For consumers' actual choices, it is not recommended to drink the simple plastic cup soy milk from breakfast stalls or street shops. It is not only difficult to guarantee its shelf life, but if it's artificially flavored, it not only has no nutritional value but may also harm your health.
And as soy milk makers continue to be updated and upgraded, making soy milk at home has become a fashionable trend and a very reassuring and money-saving choice. But on the other hand, although the market for household soy milk makers is very large, after all, they are selling electrical appliances. Without the support of physical stores, there is still room for improvement in terms of user interaction and experience.
So, can drinking soy milk be like drinking coffee at Starbucks, inviting a few friends to catch up and chat, or logging on to WIFI to browse Weibo, enjoying leisure time while savoring the delicious taste? "BeanHouse" has made this possible.
BeanHouse Explores a New Model for Soy Milk Consumption
The author once saw a small soy milk shop called "BeanHouse" in Beijing's CBD. The rich texture and comfortable atmosphere left a deep impression. It is understood that this BeanHouse focuses on freshly ground and nutritious soy milk, carefully selects ingredients, does not add preservatives, thickeners, saccharin, or trans fatty acids, and uses advanced equipment and technology to truly achieve on-site production without separating the pulp and dregs. The solid content of its soy milk is as high as 30%, which is completely different from the original watery soy milk, with a richer texture and higher nutritional value.
A search on Weibo by the journalist found that many netizens who have enjoyed BeanHouse's delicacies have shared their experiences. Weibo user "MissE洛央夏" praised: "Both the taste and the texture are top-notch!" "小酉" said: "The matcha, walnut almond, and black sesame flavors are all good, but my favorite is the matcha soy milk~" In addition to the wide variety of soy milk flavors, its unique soy-based ice cream has also attracted many foodies. Netizen "北京杜太" said: "Matcha with red beans is truly rich in flavor with every bite, leaving you wanting more!"
Whether buying from a supermarket, making it at home, or tasting it at a specialized shop, all are good ways to consume soy milk and increase the intake of legumes. As the saying goes, "health is the capital of revolution." When choosing what to drink, you should think carefully whether it is worthy of your health.