This episode of Pursuit of Prosperity explores the world of the 2 most common hot beverages - Coffee and Tea. From the Ethopian plateau in the 9th Century AD to the Opium wars in the 19th Century, we explore the different events that led to the ubiquitousness of these beverages across the world. We explore how these beverages played a role in the creation of the modern world order while also looking at stories associated with them, some fictional and others real. 

Timestamps:

1. Coffee - Origin and Spread across the World (00:00)

2. Coffee brewing -  Techniques and Machines (08:34)

3. Tea - Introduction, Origin and Etymology (13:30)

4. Tea - UK, China and the Opium Wars (19:29)

5. Tea - Boston Tea Party (25:12)

6. End Credits - (28:30)

Sources for this episode:

History of Coffee Brewing | History Cooperative | The History of Coffee (ncausa.org) | History of Coffee: Its Origin and How It Was Discovered (homegrounds.co) | The Origins of Coffee in India – Akara Coffee | 

About the Podcast:

Pursuit Of Prosperity is a fortnightly podcast following the people and stories behind humanity's relentless pursuit of technological advancement through the ages. Created by Nikhil Nagaraj, Shubham Vyas, Jishnu Chander and Arnab Das, four technology and podcast enthusiasts, every episode dives into a modern anthropological phenomenon and looks at the breathtaking ideas, lucky coincidences and the passionate people behind its development.

Writers and Producers: Arnab Das, Shubham Vyas, Jishnu Chander and Nikhil Nagaraj

Graphic Design: Mahak Chhajed

Social Media: Tejas Sontakke

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