
A History of Coffee
A History of Coffee
A 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, but more often it is plundered.
If we want to make coffee a more equitable industry that’s also kinder to the environment, a place to start is understanding the stories and systems that put the coffee into your cup this morning.
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16 episodes • 0 archived •
S2 E44) Just Friends? America’s love affair with coffee
Apr 17, 2023
44 mins
S2 E33) Espresso Lungo: The slow road to Italy’s democratic espresso culture
Apr 17, 2023
44 mins
S2 E22) A Lasting Stain: Haiti, Colonialism and Coffee
Apr 17, 2023
47 mins
S2 E11) It’s Just Coffee? How coffee houses changed the world
Apr 17, 2023
45 mins
S2Introducing: Series Two of A History of Coffee
Apr 3, 2023
5 mins
S2BONUS: Coffee’s Ticking Time Bomb
May 31, 2022
45 mins
S2BONUS: A History of Tea
Feb 15, 2022
28 mins
S1BONUS: Decolonising Coffee History
Jun 22, 2021
48 mins
S1BONUS: Stimulating stories or fantastic flavours: what sells coffee?
May 25, 2021
31 mins
S1 E66) The Future of Coffee?
May 13, 2021
47 mins