The life cycle of a cup of coffee - A.J. Jacobs
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How many people does it take to make a cup of coffee? For many of us, all it takes is a short walk and a quick pour. But this simple staple is the result of a globe-spanning process whose cost and complexity are far greater than you might imagine. AJ Jacobs traces the journey of this caffeinated elixir from seed to cup.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- A.J. Jacobs
- Director
- Biljana Labović
- Narrator
- Addison Anderson
- Storyboard Artist
- Biljana Labović
- Animator
- Daniella Schnitzer
