In this lively discussion, Mark Pendergrast, author of 'Uncommon Grounds,' reveals coffee's tumultuous history. He shares outrageous claims made against coffee, from impotence to brain damage, and how these controversies only fueled its popularity. Pendergrast explores the rise of Arabica coffee, John Harvey Kellogg's anti-coffee antics, and coffeehouses as political hubs. The conversation humorously intertwines coffee's cultural significance with a lighthearted look at historical perspectives, making a strong case for why coffee truly is the best part of waking up.
