Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies can last for several hours

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Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies can last for several hours

The Ethiopian coffee ceremony is a vital social ritual involving a meticulous three-round brewing process that transforms green beans into a rich beverage over several hours.

In Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, the daily coffee ceremony serves as a cornerstone of community and hospitality. A host typically roasts green beans by hand over an open flame and grinds them with a mortar and pestle before brewing the coffee in a clay pot called a jebena.

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