Jonathan Morris

From Sufi mystics in 16th-century Yemen to hipster baristas in cities across the world today, the history of this caffeinated beverage is a long and fascinating one. For our latest everything you wanted to know episode, Rob Attar is joined by Professor Jonathan Morris to explain how coffee and coffee houses conquered the world – and why you shouldn’t order a latte in Milan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judith Hawley, an expert in 18th Century Literature, Markman Ellis, a Scholar in 18th Century Studies, and Jonathan Morris, a Modern Historian, delve into coffee's intriguing history. They discuss its Ethiopian roots, the rise of coffee houses in Europe, and their role in social change. The conversation highlights the dark aspects of coffee's colonial past and the impact of trading powers like the Dutch and French. They also explore Brazil's emergence as a coffee powerhouse and how societal perceptions of coffee have evolved, intertwining addiction and culture.