Complete History of Coffee

Jul 14 2024 31 ep. 24 mins 6
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The history of coffee is a fascinating and exciting journey, from its origin in North Africa to its massive popularity today, as the largest consumed drug in the world. Join Aris Zaffer as he traces the story coffee, along with tea, chocolate, and other related topics. So grab your favorite pastry, and don’t forget to bring your favorite drink to sip on, as we spill the beans on this legendary adventure through history.
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Episode 25: Coffee in World War II

Jul 14 2024 37 mins  
How was the Americano created? What happened to Latin American civilians of German decent during WWII? Find out all this as we explore how coffee helped the Allied Powers defeat the Nazis and Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 24: The Great Depression Part 2

Mar 25 2024 34 mins  
How did the largest economic collapse in history affect coffee in the United States? Where did sitcoms find their origin? Why did radio takes off in America? We will answer all these questions and more this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 23: The Great Depression

Jan 08 2024 30 mins  
Find out what happens to coffee after the world hits one of the worst disasters of the modern world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 22: The Prohibition

Nov 13 2023 25 mins  
The Prohibition brought about speakeasies, flappers, muscle cars, and moonshine, but it also paved the way for coffee to take hold in America. Join us in the Jazz Age as we go roaring through the 20s! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 21: Blood Brothers

Oct 16 2023 21 mins  
Coffee was almost destroyed in the late 1800s, but not before leading to Napoleon's defeat against Russia. Coffee may some day vanish as a result of coffee leaf rust, or it may rise from the ashes as robusta coffee fuels a zombie goat army to overtake the world... Listen and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 20: Coffee History Recap Part 2

Aug 21 2023 17 mins  
Coffee was first discovered by King Solomon, but it was lost to history. It was later found by a monk who was banished for help a princesses. The man later became a Saint, and at some point Europe began drinking coffee. Check out this episode to find out how coffee led to the French Revolution, won America's North the Civil War against the Confederate South, and fueled the First Wo

Episode 19: Why?

Jul 17 2023 30 mins  
The Great San Francisco Earthquake devastates the coffee industry, as new coffee brands rise and fall across America. And a new moment gains traction, propelling women into the world of coffee, Feminism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 18: Antichrist of Coffee

Jun 12 2023 23 mins  
Special History of Donuts! Post and Kellogg cereal try to destroy the coffee industry, as espresso is just taking over the world market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 17: Coffee in World War I

May 01 2023 26 mins  
Coffee and tea face off for supremacy in the largest war the world has ever seen. WWI was driven by coffee, and as a result coffee will never be the same after the war's end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bataan Death March

Apr 09 2023 30 mins  
Emily Knowlton joins me to discuss coffee in the Philippines and the dark history of the Bataan Death March, even bringing stories from her Filipino family members who lived through Japan's invasion of the Philippines and the infamous Death March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.