Chasing Coffee

Joey Chase goes on a pilgrimage along an ancient Ethiopian trading route. Village elders share the secrets of hand processing, fire-pit roasting, and brewing of beans.

Joey explores a grandiose coffee estate in Mt. Kenya. He then jousts with coffee buyers in Nairbobi's auction house and experiences the elaborate tasting in a plantation cottage.

An exploration of Paris's cafe culture reveals a renaissance of coffee-inspired cuisine, pastries, and spirits. World-renowned "Noses" reveal how fragrance makes the perfect cup.

From the rims of active volcanoes to the age-old Mayan towns around Lake Atitlan, Joey learns from coffee-harvesting communities that offer a glimpse of ancient traditions.