A History of Coffee

James Harper
Fortnightly podcast.
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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Read full transcripts at www.historyofcoffee.org.
22 episodes  •  0 archived  •  
March 2
March 2
46 mins
Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
2 mins
Apr 17, 2023
Apr 17, 2023
44 mins
Apr 17, 2023
Apr 17, 2023
47 mins
Apr 17, 2023
Apr 17, 2023
45 mins