A History of the World in 6 Glasses will give you some great conversation starters at your next party by teaching you the origins and impact of the world's six favorite drinks, including beer, wine, alcoholic spirits, tea, coffee, and soda.

Many of us can't imagine a day without our morning cup of coffee, or the after-dinner glass of wine.

And while they may seem trivial, our drinks of choice reveal a lot about the past - not just our own, but humanity's.

Tom Standage is the deputy editor of The Economist and the author of multiple bestselling popular histories such as An Edible History of Humanity.

In this book, Standage walks us through the fascinating history of six popular beverages: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and soda.