Author Talk and Coffee Tasting: Marielle Songy

Coffee Culture New Orleans

Enjoy a sampling of fresh-brewed coffees from HEY Coffee Co. while Marielle Songy discusses her new book, "Coffee Culture New Orleans," tracing the city's rich history of coffee traditions.

Coffee Culture New Orleans explores the rich history of coffee in the Crescent City, starting with the 18th-century rise of imports and French market coffee stands, through the establishment of institutional legends like Café du Monde and the cultural influences of Vietnamese and other coffee traditions, and ending with today's modern, "third wave" roasters focused on sustainability and ethical sourcing.   

Marielle Songy is an author, freelance journalist, and native New Orleanian who enjoys writing about the food, people, and culture of her city. Her first book, The Absinthe Frappé, was published by LSU Press in 2023.

HEY Coffee Co. is a local espresso bar and roastery whose mission is presenting the utmost in community, hospitality, and quality while advocating for equity and environmental justice at all levels of the coffee industry through radical conservation and supporting sustainable, traceable, and ethical farming practices. 

Sponsored by the Library Foundation of New Orleans. 

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