Surprising Drink Origins

Whet your palate with a sip of the surprising origins of some of your favorite, or not, beverages.

Whet your palate with a sip of the surprising origins of some of your favorite, or not,... more

Hosted byAdrian Sherling

Curated byAnna Oakes, Hark Editor

7 CLIPS28 MINS

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The Turbulent Origins of Coca Cola

The history of Coca Cola – featuring the American South, wine, and of course, cocaine. From the podcast, Gravy.

Gravy

5 MINS

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Kombucha: "Snapple for the Crystal Set"

Microbiologist Ben Wolfe on the mythical and medicinal origins of this bubbly probiotic, and how it took off in the US during the AIDS crisis. From the podcast, Gastropod.

Gastropod

5 MINS

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Michael Pollan on the Dark History of Coffee

Food writer Michael Pollan on coffee's moral stains, from its colonial history to the present. From Fresh Air.

Michael Pollan on the Dark History of Coffee

Fresh Air

3 MINS

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The Surprising History of Mezcal

Because mezcal used to be illegal, it was only made in small batches. This is why there are so many varieties of mezcal today. From the podcast, Gastropod.

Gastropod

3 MINS

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The Early History of Brewing

Theresa McCulla, first brewing historian at the Smithsonian, tells the history of beer fermentation, which is rooted in indigenous and slave traditions. From the Sidedoor podcast.

Sidedoor

3 MINS

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The Surprising History of Champagne

The Savor hosts trace the history of champagne, which over 400 years has gone from a dangerous (and explosive) mistake to an unusual health fad to a symbol of wealth and celebration.

Savor

5 MINS

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The Origins of the Michelada

On Richard’s Famous Food Podcast, Richard investigates the origins of the Michelada, the popular Mexican beer cocktail.

Richard's Famous Food Podcast

1 MIN

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Curated byAnna Oakes

7 CLIPS28 MINS

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Surprising Drink Origins

The Turbulent Origins of Coca Cola

Gravy

Kombucha: "Snapple for the Crystal Set"

Gastropod

Michael Pollan on the Dark History of Coffee

Fresh Air

The Surprising History of Mezcal

Gastropod

The Early History of Brewing

Sidedoor

The Surprising History of Champagne

Savor

The Origins of the Michelada

Richard's Famous Food Podcast

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