- Sep 13
- 7 min
First cappuccino
The cappuccino is one of the most famous styles of Italian coffee in the world. With an espresso at its base, it’s crafted from equal...
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- Aug 17
- 5 min
First whiskey distilling licence
The world’s first official whiskey licence was granted to Sir Thomas Phillips for the production of aqua vitae (Gaelic for whiskey)
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- Jul 20
- 7 min
First canned beer
Canned beer wasn’t publicly or commercially available until 24th January 1935, a surprisingly late invention for such an ancient drink.
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- Jun 9
- 9 min
First Bloody Mary
The fascinating history of the world's first Bloody Mary cocktail, a unique blend of vodka, tomato juice, ingenuity, luck and legend
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- May 15
- 8 min
First kombucha
The first kombucha, the myths and history of the fermented tea renowned for its health-giving properties
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- Apr 24
- 8 min
First calvados
There is a fabulous legend around how the name calvados first came about...
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- Mar 24
- 8 min
First Earl Grey tea
The (tea)potted history of the world's first Earl Grey tea blend
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