Johann Jacob Schweppe (/ˈʃvɛpə/ SHVEP-ə, German: [ˈjoːhan ˈjaːkɔp ˈʃvɛpə]; 16 March 1740 – 18 November 1821) was a German watchmaker and amateur scientist who developed the first practical process to manufacture bottled carbonated mineral water and began selling the world's first bottled soft drink,[1][2] His company, Schweppes, regards Priestley as "the father of our industry".

He founded the Schweppes company there in 1783 to produce carbonated water.

[4] At the time Schweppe was developing these products, the addition of carbon dioxide to water was considered to have medicinal properties.

In 1792, he moved to London to develop the business there, but it was not successful and failed in 1795.

In 1831, King William IV of the United Kingdom adopted the beverage, enabling the use of the famous "by appointment to".