Coffee: The World's Drug of Choice

This episode dives into the fascinating world of coffee, covering everything from the legendary tale of Kaldi the Ethiopian goat herder who discovered dancing goats to how coffee spread across the globe through smugglers and spies. Josh and Chuck explore coffee's surprisingly complex history, including why Americans chose coffee over tea (hint: it involves the Boston Tea Party), the difference between Arabica and Robusta beans, and how the Catholic Church almost banned this "bitter invention of Satan" before the Pope gave it his blessing. They also break down the science behind caffeine and reveal some surprising facts about coffee cultivation that might change how you think about your morning cup of joe.