American Express OPEN Forum

For many, the very mention of hot and spicy seems to conjure an immediate association with flavors like salty and vinegary, but not for the owners of Prometheus Springs, a Manhattan based spicy beverage company. They profess that spicy isn’t a flavor at all, but rather a sensation that can be captured and fused into a unique line of refreshing, thirst quenching organic beverages. Professing itself to be the worlds first and only "Capsaicin Spiced Elixir", each bottle of Prometheus Springs in infused with a healthy dose of Capsaicin. They extract this naturally occurring phytochemical from chili peppers, which creates a spicy sensation but more over has an astounding array of health benefits. With recent studies documented by the American Cancer Journal and Oprah placing it in her top 10 list of super foods, capsaicin is sure to be spicy buzzword on everyone’s tongues. The laundry list of Health benefits includes:

• Boosting metabolism
• Moderates appetites
• Protects your heart
• promotes circulation
• Anti- inflammatory
• Relieves congestion
• Detoxifies your body
• Enhances Mood

The mood enhancement is by virtue of capsaicin’s unique ability to stimulate the body’s endorphin response thus giving its drinkers a healthy natural high that can be compared to a runner’s high or even a post coital contentment. But for all the impressive health benefits that capsaicin boasts, it is important to remember that Prometheus Springs above all, is simply a delicious and surprisingly versatile beverage.

With flavors like Lemon Ginger flavor, Lychee Wasabi, and Pomegranate Black Pepper the company has bars like New York’s Cooper Square Hotel already dressing up some rather curious cocktails. Even renown chef and author of "The Fifth Taste: Cooking with Umami David Kasabian was quoted saying "This is the most exciting new beverage concept of this century.” and It can currently be found at the Whole Foods Stores across the Manhattan area and selective natural foods stores across the east coast.