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Coffee - a Hellish Brew

Series tracing the history and impact of coffee on the world

World Service,4 episodes

Episodes

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The History of Coffee
The story of coffee and how it came to such prominence in the world
22 Feb 1999,13 mins
The Fascination for Coffee
Tracing the medicinal and moral effects of coffee as seen through the ages
26 Feb 1999,13 mins
Slurping Coffee for a Living
The work of a coffee taster and roast master
01 Mar 1999,13 mins
Coffee Growing and Production
The social and economic importance of coffee production
02 Mar 1999,13 mins