Beverage makers are apparently no longer satisfied with brewing up simply great-tasting thirst-quenchers. These days, their drinks are increasingly taking on the appearance of functional brews, combining cutting-edge herbal ingredients and refreshment.

Recent months have seen the continued introduction of numerous brands designed to appeal to the average consumer’s desire for a quick-fix to low energy, that pesky cold, or even a bad mood.

Even ordinary juice drinks are getting in on the demand for increased functionality. For instance, a new line of thirst quenchers from Langers juice boosts the existing health benefits of grape juice by putting back into the bottle an extra measure of grape seed extract.

Several studies have found that the heart-healthy benefits of wine are found in the grapes themselves.

The potent heart helpers are found in the seeds and skin of the grape and when the fruit is pressed for juice, many of the beneficial flavonoids are lost. So Langers manufactures three juices containing grape seed and extract, Grape, White Grape and Cranberry Grape; all are pasteurized, 100 percent juice without added sugar, flavors or coloring.