EPISODE · Sep 28, 2025 · 21 MIN
From Ritual to Receptors: The Global Journey and Science of Coffee
from The Deep Dive Lab: Unraveling Materials Science · host Son Hoang
Coffee is more than a morning ritual—it’s a story of culture, commerce, and chemistry. In this episode, we trace coffee’s origins on the Ethiopian plateau, its rise as a global commodity, and its role in shaping social life through the rise of coffeehouses. We also dive deep into the science: how caffeine sharpens alertness by blocking adenosine receptors, and how genetics, age, and circadian rhythms shape your personal coffee experience. A blend of history and biology in every cup.#CoffeeHistory #CoffeeScience #CaffeineFacts #MorningRitual #Adenosine #Chronobiology #GeneticsAndCaffeine #Podcast
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Coffee is more than a morning ritual—it’s a story of culture, commerce, and chemistry. In this episode, we trace coffee’s origins on the Ethiopian plateau, its rise as a global commodity, and its role in shaping social life through the rise of coffeehouses. We also dive deep into the science: how caffeine sharpens alertness by blocking adenosine receptors, and how genetics, age, and circadian rhythms shape your personal coffee experience. A blend of history and biology in every cup.#CoffeeHistory #CoffeeScience #CaffeineFacts #MorningRitual #Adenosine #Chronobiology #GeneticsAndCaffeine #Podcast
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