Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

Ethiopia's coffee ceremony is an integral part of the people's social and cultural life. An invitation to attend a coffee ceremony is considered a mark of friendship or respect and is an excellent example of Ethiopian hospitality. The ceremony is very colorful and has a series of steps:  

Fig. Getting prepared for the coffee ceremony

  

Fig. An Ethiopian woman roasting coffee

Fig Roasted coffee prepared for grounding

Fig. Making the coffee using a special clay-made material called "Jebena"

Fig The traditional coffee brewing tool called "Gebena". It is made of clay 

                                        

Fig. The coffee is served with a special cup called  "Sini"

 

Fig Coffee Roasting tool

Fig. The Traditional stove for roasting and brewing the coffee. It is filled usually with wood charcoal as a source of energy