Did You Know the World’s Oldest Recipe is for Beer?
Here’s a fun sip of history: the first recorded recipe, over 4,000 years old, isn’t for bread or soup—it’s for beer! Dating back to ancient Sumeria, this recipe was discovered etched on a clay tablet and gives us a fascinating glimpse into one of humanity’s earliest brewing techniques.
Using ingredients like barley, emmer wheat, and honey, Sumerians crafted a hearty brew that was more than just a drink—it was a staple of daily life and even played a central role in religious ceremonies and social gatherings. The beer was often enjoyed through straws to avoid the sediment left from the brewing process.
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