Jeanette M. Fregulia

Jeanette M. Fregulia, an Associate Professor of History at Carroll College, dives into the rich history of coffee in her captivating discussion. She traces coffee's journey from Ethiopia to global trade, highlighting its transition from medicine to cultural staple. Fregulia reveals how coffeehouses fostered public discourse long before their European counterparts, and she explores coffee's ties to colonialism and labor exploitation. The conversation also touches on the challenges of sustainability and fair trade, emphasizing coffee's complex legacy in shaping social structures.