Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood and his wife Lesley pursue flavor in the world of specialty coffee. Over six years, they travel from scientific laboratories to the World Barista Championship. The film includes their efforts to craft the ideal cup of coffee. It features various competitions and insights from industry experts. Directed by Gary Walkow, with contributions from his son Harry, Chasing Flavor details their caffeine-driven adventure. The documentary runs for 57 minutes and was released in 2020.

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Follow Maxwell and Lesley in their coffee quest.
See the World Barista Championship in action.
Find out what makes a perfect cup of coffee.

Did You Know

The film was shot over a period of six years.
Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood has competed in the World Barista Championship.
The documentary has a runtime of 57 minutes.

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Coffee enthusiastsFood and beverage loversCompetitive baristas

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Who directed Chasing Flavor?

Chasing Flavor was directed by Gary Walkow.

How long is the documentary Chasing Flavor?

Chasing Flavor has a duration of 57 minutes.

What is the main focus of Chasing Flavor?

The main focus of Chasing Flavor is the pursuit of flavor in specialty coffee.

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