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Uncommon Grounds

Uncommon Grounds

In the Travel Channel series "Dangerous Grounds," entrepreneur Todd Carmichael trekked to remote, dangerous locations in Haiti, Bolivia, Madagascar, Borneo and elsewhere to search for rare strains of coffee beans. The founder of U.S. coffee roasting company La Colombe brings this same blend of boldness and passion to "Uncommon Grounds," exploring the culture of each country he visits through the lens of coffee in an effort to build his business and learn more about the critical role coffee plays in society. From Paris to Lusaka, Istanbul to Havana, Carmichael meets influential personalities, chefs and experts who share his fervor for exploration, adventure and, of course, a good brew, while providing him with the inspiration to devise new products for customers back home.
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Season 18 of 9 Episodes

  • Todd invents a revolutionary new brewing device and heads to Japan to do business; in Tokyo and Osaka, Todd has his work cut out for him closing his cross-cultural deal.

  • In Havana, Todd meets up with guest star Les Stroud and the two embark on an eventful journey across the island of Cuba.

  • Todd plans a food truck café at the Louvre; the secrets to the city of lights; the search for a rare machine in Morocco.

  • The 20th anniversary of Todd's company, La Colombe, and 10 years of marriage; anniversary roast in Zambia.

  • Todd explores the catacombs of Cappadocia and the delights of Istanbul; Todd and his friend Hamdi soon find themselves en route to the Syrian border.

  • The land of fire and ice; a unique coffee beer; fishing on the Arctic Circle; getting too close to an erupting volcano.

  • Todd explores Jamaica from the backstreets of Kingston to jerk pits.

  • Todd meets boxing legend Roberto Duran; coffee worth $600 per pound.
Uncommon Grounds

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In the Travel Channel series "Dangerous Grounds," entrepreneur Todd Carmichael trekked to remote, dangerous locations in Haiti, Bolivia, Madagascar, Borneo and elsewhere to search for rare strains of coffee beans. The founder of U.S. coffee roasting company La Colombe brings this same blend of boldness and passion to "Uncommon Grounds," exploring the culture of each country he visits through the lens of coffee in an effort to build his business and learn more about the critical role coffee plays in society. From Paris to Lusaka, Istanbul to Havana, Carmichael meets influential personalities, chefs and experts who share his fervor for exploration, adventure and, of course, a good brew, while providing him with the inspiration to devise new products for customers back home.

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