Coffee ceremony

Posted by pbOOg.cOm at 05:45 PM in 2009

Continuation of the gallery “In the origins of Earth“.

© pbOOg.cOm / Coffee ceremony

Coffee ceremony is a long tradition and one of the most recognizable parts of Ethiopian culture.

The coffee is brewed by first roasting the green coffee beans over hot coals in a brazier. Once the beans are roasted each participant is given an opportunity to sample the aromatic smoke by wafting it towards them.

This is followed by the grinding of the beans, traditionally in a wooden mortar and pestle (picture). The coffee grounds are then put into a special vessel and boiled.

Then, the coffee can be served to guests.
The coffee ceremony may also include burning of various traditional incense.

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