Education
This episode briefly covers the illustrious, scandal-ridden, history of coffee. From the origin story to coffee’s alliance with both the pope and the devil - to killings, revolution, and love, the history of coffee is rich, complex, and sometimes just funny. After our unconventional history lesson, we share our featured recipe - an Almond Joy inspired coffee drink For links to everything covered in this episode: Devil’s spawn or elixir of the gods? The brief, troubled, seditious history of coffee The Boston Tea Party, representation, and how coffee become a symbol of American patriotism Into the light: how coffee led to The Age of Enlightenment Almond Joy inspired coffee