Coffee, the drink for which there are one hundred different recipes. However even the main recipe remains something of a secret. Nature stubbornly continues to guard the mystery that lies behind the aroma of coffee. Scientists have so far been unable to unlock this secret, while the formula that produces the taste of coffee also remains largely unexamined. So what exactly is coffee? And what determines its quality? After arousing our curiosity, this documentary takes us on a journey from coffee plantations in Brazil and Ethiopia to European roasting plants and coffee producers. On the way we discover a variety of methods for making coffee and hear unique anecdotes about this very special stimulant.