Complete History of Coffee

By Aris Zaffer

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 t... more

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February 01, 2026 The 40-Year War Between Starbucks and Its Workers
In this episode of The Complete History of Coffee, we go inside the Starbucks strike that shook the coffee industry. From baristas walking out to the rise of the Red Cup Rebellion, this moment marks one of the most important labor movements in modern coffee history.
What pushed Starbucks workers to strike? How did corporate leadership respond? And what does this mean for the future of coffee culture? This episode breaks down the real story behind the headlines.
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45min
December 24, 2025 Episode 28: Age of Espresso
Espresso brought the world out of the Dark Age of Coffee, but how did it do this? Why have handcrafted beverages become the primary way people buy coffee? This episode we will trace espresso's origin out of Italy and its march toward dominating the world market.
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28min
April 06, 2025 Episode 27: Coffee in Africa
This episode we return to the home of coffee, Africa! What’s been going on since we last left off with Kaldi and his goats? What led Africa to take off as a major player in the coffee industry again? Find all this out, and more this episode as we trace the story of coffee and chocolate in Africa up through the 1950s.
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33min
December 20, 2024 Episode 26: Coffee Dark Ages
What happened to coffee after WWII? Why was everyone suddenly drinking instant coffee? Find out all of this, and more, as Brazil faces its worst coffee disaster yet!
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40min
July 14, 2024 Episode 25: Coffee in World War II
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.
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38min
March 25, 2024 Episode 24: The Great Depression Part 2
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!
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35min
January 08, 2024 Episode 23: The Great Depression
Find out what happens to coffee after the world hits one of the worst disasters of the modern world.
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31min
November 13, 2023 Episode 22: The Prohibition
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!
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26min
October 16, 2023 Episode 21: Blood Brothers
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!
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22min
August 21, 2023 Episode 20: Coffee History Recap Part 2
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 World War.
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18min

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