Abergavenny Food Festival

Start your festival day with the perfect blend of coffee, conversation and big ideas as philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert Tim Ridley explore one of the world’s most beloved beverages.

Kick off the morning programme with a stimulating conversation that celebrates the drink many of us simply couldn’t live without. Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert Tim Ridley explore the history, culture, ethics and rituals that surround coffee, asking why it has become such an essential part of our daily lives. From flavour and terroir to sustainability, global trade and café culture, this engaging discussion reveals coffee as far more than a morning pick-me-up. Thought-provoking, entertaining and guaranteed to leave you looking at your next cup differently, it’s the perfect way to begin a day at the festival.

Julian Baggini is a philosopher, journalist and bestselling author whose books make complex ideas accessible to a wide audience. He is joined by Tim Ridley, coffee expert, educator and founder of Extract Coffee Roasters, whose passion for exceptional coffee, sustainability and ethical sourcing has helped shape the UK’s speciality coffee movement.