Coffee: The Universal Language | Odyssey Studios

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Coffee: The Universal Language

LOGLINE

A global journey through coffee’s power to connect us—across borders, cultures, and conversations, one cup at a time.

SYNOPSIS

Coffee: The Universal Language is a visually rich docu-series that explores how one humble beverage connects people across cultures, languages, and borders. Each episode dives into the personal stories, traditions, and communities built around coffee—revealing how it serves not just as a drink, but as a powerful thread of human connection. Produced by N+D Media, Coffee: The Universal Language invites audiences to see coffee not just as a daily ritual, but as a shared global experience.

STATUS

Airing

DISTRIBUTION

Season 1

E1: NOLA

In the series premiere, Trey Malone brings his signature beard and boundless energy back home to the South—where every cup of coffee comes with a story. From the bustling port of New Orleans to the third-wave coffee shops redefining Southern flavor, this episode dives deep into a culture where coffee isn’t just a beverage—it’s a ritual, a memory, a way of life.

A man with a long beard, wearing a red cap, white t-shirt, and jeans, sits relaxed in a rocking chair on a shaded porch surrounded by trees and greenery.

E2: Los Angeles

In this award-winning episode, we follow barista and latte art icon Christopher “nicely” Abel Alameda through the cultural mosaic of Los Angeles, where passion brews in every cup. From the bike-friendly streets of Venice to bustling cafés in Koreatown and Melrose, nicely shares how coffee became more than a craft—it became his calling.

A man wearing a cap, vest, and sneakers sits on the steps in front of a building with the number 4173, flanked by potted plants and brick walls.

E3: San Diego

As San Diego’s coffee scene blossoms with flavor, creativity, and border-crossing influence from nearby Tijuana, we meet the roasters, baristas, and community builders redefining what it means to serve a great cup. From bold drinks like cranberry coffee soda to spaces infused with art, purpose, and personal stories, this episode shows how a coffee shop can become a sanctuary—and a spark for something bigger.