Coffee Futures
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Coffee Futures has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Jan 2026). In the episode "The Ice King | Indian Summer" from American History Tellers, Lindsey Graham discusses Frederick Tutor's speculative investment in coffee futures, which he used as collateral for his ice business. Tutor's strategy backfires after a bumper harvest in Brazil, leading to significant financial losses and long-term debt pressure. This subplot highlights the risks associated with futures trading in the context of historical financial decisions.
Tutor’s speculative investment in coffee futures (using credit and ice business as collateral) collapses after a Brazil bumper harvest, creating long-term debt pressure.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on American History Tellers |
| Field | Finance / commodities speculation |
Who talks about Coffee Futures on podcasts?
Lindsey Graham brought up Coffee Futures; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on American History Tellers.
- The Ice King | Indian Summer | American History Tellers on American History Tellers (Jan 2026) — Lindsey Graham
What is Coffee Futures mentioned alongside?
Coffee Futures is most often mentioned alongside Frederick Tutor, American History Tellers and Cuba.
Affiliated with: Frederick Tutor
Mentioned together: American History Tellers, Cuba, India, Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, Frederick William, Lindsey Graham, Frederick Tutor, Fresh Pond