The History of Beverages: Tracing the Origins of the First Drinks

The first drink was most likely water. Water is essential for life and has been consumed by humans since the beginning of time. Other early drinks include tea, which was first consumed in China over 5,000 years ago, and beer, which was first brewed in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC. Alcoholic beverages, such as wine and spirits, have also been consumed by humans for thousands of years.