In this course from The Open University, sociologists and industry experts compare the economic and social value of coffee around the world.

For many people around the world, the day hasn't really started until they've had their first coffee.

But what really goes into a cup of coffee, and how is its value determined?

Katy Wheeler is a lecturer in Sociology of Consumption at the University of Essex.

In this course presented by The Open University, Wheeler guides us through coffee's journey from raw bean to consumer.

Through interviews with sociologists and industry professionals, we learn why coffee farmers struggle to make ends meet and what can be done to improve their lives.