Coffeeland

In "Coffeeland," explore the captivating history of coffee and its profound impact on global connections and divisions. The narrative follows James Hill, who rose from the slums of Manchester to establish a significant coffee dynasty in El Salvador during the early twentieth century. By applying Industrial Revolution innovations to coffee plantation agriculture, Hill transformed El Salvador into a site of intense monoculture, productivity, and socio-economic disparity. This thought-provoking tale sheds light on coffee's role as both a commodity and a catalyst for understanding our ties to distant cultures.