Bottled Genius: the Secret Histories of Drinks That Changed the World

Bottled Genius: The Secret Histories of Drinks That Changed the WorldBefore coffee fueled revolutions and cola became a symbol of capitalism, every sip of history began as an accident, an obsession, or an act of defiance.In Bottled Genius, the first volume of The Hidden Histories Series, discover the real stories behind the drinks that built empires and changed civilizations. From the London coffeehouses that sparked enlightenment debates to the sugar plantations that sweetened both profit and tragedy, each chapter reveals how simple thirst shaped culture, commerce, and power.These are tales of inventors and smugglers, chemists and dreamers — of forbidden brews, secret formulas, and sparkling revolutions. Meticulously researched and written in cinematic prose, Bottled Genius transforms your cup, glass, or bottle into a time machine.You’ll never look at your morning coffee — or any drink — the same way again.Perfect for fans of: Salt, The Alchemy of Us, and How We Got to Now.