Tea and Horsepower: How the horse built the beverage industry

Using horses for transportation changed the world much like computers and social media have changed the world today. Once the power of the horse was harnessed horses and riders or horse-drawn carts could cover huge distances at great speed. As a result trade routes developed and cultures began to intermingle. It is hard to imagine in this age of cars and orbiting space stations that a horse could be so important to the development of an industry. By tracing the history of just one thing beverages we can in a small way see the importance of the horse. So the next time you lift a glass - or teacup - offer Cheers to the Horse! for all he has contributed to your modern way of life!