1. An Overview About the Natural Beverages 2. Natural Beverages and their Role as Functional Foods 3. Natural Beverages of Assam and Its Ethno Medicinal Value 4. The Natural Beverages of the Iranian Cuisine 5. Herbal Beverages as a Source of Antioxidant Phenolics 6. Honey and Syrups: Healthy and Natural Sweeteners with Functional Properties 7. Aguamiel: a Fresh Beverage from Agave spp. Sap with Functional Properties 8. Whey and Buttermilk: Neglected Sources of Valuable Beverages 9. Canapa Sativa L. and Moringa Oleifera as Naturally Functional Beverages: Innovative Trends 10. Hops: New Perspectives for an Old Beer Ingredient 11. Fruit and Vegetable Based Beverages: Nutritional Properties and Health Benefits 12. Neera: A Non-Alcoholic Nutritious Beverage from Unopened Inflorescence of Coconut Palm 13. Trends and Possibilities of the Usage of Medicinal Herbal Extracts in Beverage Production 14. Natural Fermented Beverages 15. Natural and Artificial Beverages: Exploring the pros and cons