N.C. Stevens is a freelance beverage journalist covering topics ranging from tea and coffee to beer and spirits. He has interviewed hundreds of beverage makers, bartenders, and historians about traditional drinks from four continents. His work has appeared in publications including the Financial Times, BBC Travel, Slate, Wine Enthusiast, SevenFifty Daily, Sprudge, Good Beer Hunting, Eighty Degrees Magazine, Full Pour Magazine, and Atlas Obscura. Alongside his editorial work, he maintains DrinkingFolk.com, a self-curated archive of more than 150 essays documenting global drinking culture. He is also the author of The Complete Guide to Mexican Beverages.