A History of Coffee
James HarperA History of Coffee is the story of how a tiny psychoactive seed changed the world and shapes our lives today. Across six episodes, documentary maker James Harper and professional historian Jonathan Morris narrate how humans race coffee across oceans to keep up with demand for this addictive drink. Coffee creates enormous fortunes for some, and misery for others. Sometimes the environment benefits... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | ||||
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America is coffee-obsessed. From Central Perk’s red couch being the centre of major plot twists in Friends to the fact the average American drank more than two cups a day.
And the conventional explanation is pretty straightforward: an English coloni... more
One morning back in the ‘80s, Howard Schultz walks out of his Milan hotel, stumbles into an espresso bar, and fundamentally changes coffee history.
He discovered (and then popularises) the iconic, timeless Italian coffee experience: Rich thick coffe... more
Haiti was once the biggest, most profitable coffee growing region in the world.
But today Haiti is one of the world’s poorest nations where you can’t get a bag of Haitian beans delivered to Berlin in a week for love nor money.
In this second episod... more
A coffee shop is a lot more than just a place to drink coffee. The seats and sofas encourage you to invite a friend, and chat.
And chatting is powerful: ideas that emerge from these caffeine-fuelled conversations give birth to modern finance and eve... more
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I am just dipping my toe into this podcast, but already I love the relaxed and conversational style, the informative content, the velvety voices, and the soothing and enchanting music. I know I’m really going to enjoy this show, because it deals with one of MY favourite topics. Thanks to the lads for doing all the work, and for making it a please for me to listen to ‘A History of Coffee’.
Apple Podcasts5Paddystarbucks2016
Ireland10 months ago - 2 Minutes in and I’m Out
Too much bias. Nothing wrong with owning land.
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United States2 years ago - Learn about the beverage you drink everyday
Heart breaking and very interesting history of coffee. It was a absolute eye opener to me and an invitation to consume coffee in a new, better way!
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Switzerland2 years ago - Excellent, Intelligent, Unflinching
A very interesting and intelligent History-based show, connecting the dots of History, Coffee, Revolutions, Conquests, Human Suffering…, I don’t know what else, yet. Not for the coffee afficionato with a weak stomach, for the ghastly background of coffee’s history, and colonialism. I almost gave up drinking coffee, after hearing a couple of these; but not giving up the show itself. Addicional pluses: The language is clean; the show’s pace is a delightful conversation with pauses, and great origi... more
Apple Podcasts5Music_Lv'rUnited States2 years ago - Excellent content!
I’ve enjoyed listening to every episode and would welcome more in the future! Thanks for the great work!!
Apple Podcasts5GuitarBradUnited States2 years ago
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