Coffee is a REALLY big deal here. And it is done VERY well. The raw coffee beans are bought from the store, then they are cleaned, roasted and crushed fresh. Then hot water is poured over the grounds. Add a few spoons of sugar and it is marvelous. Meanwhile, its tradition to snack on sweet popcorn while frankincense is burning. Keep in mind all of this is cooked/roasted over a small charcoal burner. Talk about some TLC. I think it is proper to share 3 cups of coffee together with friends...which means by the end you are bright eyed and very alert!
The first weekend coffee ceremony was held at my friend Mesfin's house
on Saturday. In this image he is crushing the recently roasted beans.
on Saturday. In this image he is crushing the recently roasted beans.
The is an image of Nesanet, me and Yeshi, Mesfins half sister and bother.
We celebrated coffee on Sunday afternoon after church.
We celebrated coffee on Sunday afternoon after church.
Here Mesfin and I are enjoying fresh Ethiopian coffee,
specially made by his sister, Nestanet.
Mesfin's family is so kind and generous and encouraging. They are strong believers and we were able to converse over peeling cabbage for dinner. WHAT a blessing to find two amazing Ethiopian women with whom to share an afternoon.
YUMMY!
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