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10,000 BCE
Neolithic Revolution
Before the Neolithic Revolution people were nomadic and moved around following packs of animals and picking nuts and berries to provide them with a source of food. At this time, people found a good source of berries that grew plentiful in certain areas around the fertile crescent and decided to settle. They built round wooden huts in small villages. They survived of a diet consisting of mainly nuts and berries but some still liked to hunt for wild animals. -
10,000 BCE
Beer was made
Since other things could not be stored for very long, beer was very popular. It was made from cereal crops which were easy to store, so they could make beer whenever it was needed. They also didn't need pottery to make it in because they could use other things like baskets, animal stomachs, hallowed out trees, or large shells. Beer also was safe to drink unlike a lot of the water due to boiling it during the process of making it. -
9000 BCE
Farming
People began to grow sources of food like barley and wheat for a possibility of many reasons. One of those reasons is that beer could have before more important, so people grew a more reliable source of grain than getting it from the wild. People also could use the farming for creating new sources of food and getting more of it. The more the population grew, the more food they needed, so they could rely on farming to make sure they got enough food to feed everyone. -
Period: 9000 BCE to 4000 BCE
Discovery of wine
Wine was first produced in the Zargos Mountains during the neolithic revolution. The area had the Eurasian grape vine which made it possible for it to be produced. Clay pottery was used for making,storing, and serving wine. It was made by fermenting smashed grapes over a long period of time. One of Egypts earliest rulers was buried with seven hundred of jars of wine. Its importance grew as it became the drink of choice for the elite and many others. It was also used in religious rituals. -
6000 BCE
Creation of pottery
before pottery was made, materials could not be stored for very long. It was used for a variety of things such as making, storing, and serving wine. It could also be used to transport goods on ships. Art was put on the pottery sometimes which help us figure out what it was used for and when other things were invented today. Sellers of wine would use pottery to store it and ship it to other countries by boat. -
Period: 2737 BCE to 2697 BCE
First cup of tea
The first cup of tea was brewed by the emperor Shen Nung during his reign. It was made by accident while trying to boil some water to drink. He was using branches from a tea plant. While he was boiling the water, some leaves from the plant were carried into the water which created a refreshing drink. He later wrote that the drink quenches thirst, lessens the desire for sleep, and gladdens and cheers the heart. -
2500 BCE
Creation of the pyramids
Many people believe that slaves built that pyramids and that they were not paid to build them. This is wrong because records show that they were built by state workers and were even paid to build the pyramids. The workers were paid in three or four loves of bread and two jugs of beer. Another theory about how they were built is by the farmers during the flood season when they couldn't grow any crops without them getting destroyed. -
870 BCE
Great feast by King Ashurnasirpal II
King Ashurnasirpal II held this great fast to celebrate the inauguration of his new capital, Nimrud. At the feast there were 69,574 people. The aim of his feast was to demonstrate his power and wealth to the people of his nation and foreign nations. Instead of the king choosing beer for his drink, he chose wine, which was very expensive. Wine had to be imported since it was only available in small quantities in Mesopotamia. It was atleast 10 times for expensive that bber because of this. -
Period: 800 BCE to 400 BCE
Greeks vs. Persia
Athens and Sparta were first working together to help fend of Persia from invading. Then Athens and Sparta went war with each other with Persia backing each side in turn as they fought. Once Alexander the Great became leader, he united Athens and Sparta and brought them together against Persia. They beat Persia in the war which lead them to believe that they were more sophisticated and more powerful than the people of Asia. -
600 BCE
Symposions
Symposiums were the drinking parties of the Greeks. They took place in special rooms known as an andron. Women were not allowed to sit with men, although there were women servers, musicians, and dancers. They drank wine in moderation and mixed with water because they believed drunkenness lead to violence or could even make them go mad. Mixing wine with water was also considered civilized, and people who didn't were considered barbaric. -
500 BCE
Wine Trade
Greek wine was exported to a very large extent. It was being exported as far as France, Egypt, and the Danube region. Ships containing 10,000 amphorae (250,000) liters were found in wrecks. Wine became many people source of income. People bought certain types of wine to show their wealth and sophistication. Wine was transported in clay Amphorae on ships across the Mediterranean sea. Wine had replaced beer in many people main drink. -
Period: Jan 1, 630 to
Tang golden age
During the Tang dynasty, China was the largest, wealthiest, and most populous country in the world. Between 630 and 755 its population tripled. The capitol city alone had 2 million people. It thrived due to trade along the silk rode and trade by sea with India, Japan, and Korea. China exported tea, paper, and ceramics from the other civilizations. Chinese sculpture, painting, and pottery flourished during this time period. -
Jan 1, 780
First tax on tea
Tea's popularity growth was reflected by the creation of the first tax on tea. This allowed the government to make money off of the sale and trade of tea. Brick tea was also used as a currency. Teas popularity still grew in the Sung dynasty but fell after China came under rule of the Mongols during 1200. The Mongols had no interest in the local drink and continued with their own cultural traditions. The Mongols drank koumiss made by fermenting mares milk in a leather bag. -
Jan 1, 1000
Cordoba, Damascus, and Bahgdad Advancements
These three cities took knowledge from the Greeks and used it to further advance their ideas. The developed many new inventions such as the astrolabe and many new herbal remedies.
They also made advancements in the areas of philosophy, mathematics, and medicine. Scholars also created the modern number system, and the basis for modern algebra. Along with these they also made the distillation of drinks more popular. -
Jan 1, 1191
Chinese knowledge of tea was brought into Japan
Tea had been in Japan since the sixth century but in 1191 the latest Chinese knowledge of tea was brought into Japan. This knowledge including information about growing, picking, preparation, and the drinking of tea. When the countries leader fell ill, he was cured with the new drink. The climate was good for growing and cultivating tea. Every house could maintain a few bushes, picking a few leaves when they needed to. -
Jan 1, 1386
Charles The Bad
One night Charles had been held down by paralysis and fever. They needed a medicine that could cure him of this horrible sickness. They decided to use distilled wine with salt added. instead of healing him, it caught the bed on fire which resulted in him dying. This happened because the distilled wine was very flammable. The doctor probably used this mixture because in the past it was know for its powers in being able to clear up illnesses. -
Jan 1, 1430
The Printing Press is Invented
During the 1430 the printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg. The printing press helped spread the distillation process. The first printed book about distillation was published in 1478 by Michael Puff von Schrick and was such a hit that 14 editions had to be made. He stated that taking half a spoon of aqua vitae (distilled wine) could help keep you safe from disease and illness, and giving some to a dying person would allow them to speak one last time. -
Jan 1, 1440
Slave Trade
In 1440 Portuguese traders began to ship slaves from their west African posts. They eventually bought the slaves but at first would kidnap them. One reason for doing so is that they thought by taking slaves, and converting them to Christianity, they were rescuing them from their previous religion. Slaves were also used to produce sugar since the Europeans were very unskilled at it. The introduction of them to Madeira made them the largest sugar export in the world. -
Jan 1, 1492
Discovery of the New World
In 1492 while looking for a westerly passage to the East indies, Christopher Columbus found the Islands of the Caribbean. He declared the islands perfect for growing sugar because there was nothing to bring back to his royal patrons. On his next trip he brought sugar cane and started production on the islands and in South America. They had to import slaves from Africa because their attempts at enslaving the natives failed. -
Amateur parliament
In 1659 the Amateur parliament was founded by the group that regularly met at the Mile's coffeehouse. Pepys wrote that its discussions were the most clever and smart that he had ever heard. After each of the groups discussions, they would by using a ballet box. A french visiting to London stated that the coffee houses were where you could have the write to read all you wanted for or against the government and were the seats of the English liberty. -
Tea's medical benifits
In 1660 an English advertisement stated some of teas many medical benefits. If it was drank with milk and water it would "strengthen inward parts and prevents the consumption and powerfully assuageth the pain of the bowels or gripping of the Guts or Looseness". People also began to drink tea with milk because the lowered the temperature and made it taste better. With cooler tea, it helped keep the drinker and the porcelain cup safe. -
Charles II takes the throne
If it hadn't been for the gatherings at the coffeehouses, King Charles may have not become king. His adviser, William Coventry stated that his supporters had met in coffeehouses. During Cromwell's rule, the King Charles supporters used the liberty of speech more at coffeehouses than they had in any other location. Coffeehouses were the center of political debate and other news. -
Great fire of London
The great fire of long occurred from September second through September fifth. It destroyed many coffeehouses and other buildings since most of the buildings in London was made of wood. The fire burned 70,000 out of 80,000 of the homes of people that lived in the city. After the fire many new coffeehouses rose in the places of old ones. There was reportedly three thousand coffeehouses at the end of the century. -
Proclamation for the suppression of coffee-houses
King Charles II issued the Proclamation for the suppression of coffee-houses which stated that they had evil and dangerous effects. It also stated that coffeehouses should be put down and suppressed for the future. The public had a riot. Coffeehouses had become so important to everyday life. When the king realized the proclamation was going to be ignored, he issued another proclamation that stated coffeehouse owners had to pay $500 to stay in business for the next 6 months. -
Coffee plantations were created by the Dutch East India company
Dutch sailors took cuttings from Arab coffee trees and brought them to Amsterdam where they were planted in greenhouses. Then, the Dutch East India company created plantations Batavia in Java. When Java coffee was shipped directly to Rotterdam, it gave the Dutch control over the coffee market. The price was much cheaper than that of the Arabians, although connoisseurs thought the flavor of the Arabian coffee to be much better. -
Development of the soda fountain
The first soda fountain was built in a spa. It was designed so that people didn't need to buy bottles soda water, but could instead pour it into a cup. The machine worked by pulling a lever, which would dispense the soda water. In 1820, soda fountains were a standard feature of the apothecary's shop. The soda water was prepared and dispensed on the spot, without the need of bottling. Soda water was still being imported from Europe in bottles. -
Invention of Coca Cola.
In 1886 John Pemberton, a pharmacist, invented Coca Cola. The company states that he found the recipe while trying to find a cure for headaches. He then stumbled upon the drink. The real story though, is that he was attempting to make patent medicine. His remedies produced good income but after some bad luck he was declared bankrupt. He then decided to use an ingredient, coca. Coca was made with coca, and the cola nut. -
Coca Cola was bottled
In 1899 two business men were granted access of bottling Coca Cola. At first, Candler though that bottling the drink would fail, as he thought the taste of the drink would degrade in storage. He decided to sell the two business men the syrup, and they could make and bottle the drink. Since he was only selling the syrup to them and not bottling it himself, he would not lose any money if it failed. It turned out to be a huge success allowing it to be sold everywhere instead of just fountains. -
The great depression
During the great depression, between 13 and 15 million american were unemployed, 20% of the American population during the time period. Half of the countries banks failed too. The great depression began after the stock market crashed. The United States industrial production decreased by half. Large numbers of investors lost confidence in their banks and decided to leave. This caused the banks to liquidate loans because they did not have enough cash in their reserves. -
Wall street stock market crash
As consumer spending slowed and the unsold goods began to pile up, prices continued to rise. People could no longer see future earning. On October 24th 12.9 million shares were traded. On the following Tuesday, 16 million shares were traded following a wave of panic. Millions of shares were now worthless and investors who bought stocks on margin were now completely gone. Businesses had to slow production and lay off workers due to no longer having any investors.
