Caffeine makes you want to talk. For decades, all over the world, gathering with friends and sharing a cup of coffee or tea—often caffeinated—has been a universal way to bond and socialize.

In the social domain of caffeine, Dr. Kirtly Jones is joined by producer Chloé Nguyễn to discuss coffee shop meet-ups and tea ceremonies, and why these caffeinated beverages have become synonymous with fostering connections and creating social bonds.