Culture & Heritage
Ethiopian Coffee
Coffee was born in Ethiopia. Every cup you drink traces its roots back here.
Four Episodes
The Ethiopian Coffee Series
A four-part series exploring Ethiopian coffee culture from origin to ceremony to tradition. Rooted in the content from The Habesha Barista.
Episode 1
The Origin of Coffee: Why Ethiopia Is Known as the Birthplace of Coffee
Coffee has become one of the world's most beloved beverages, but its story begins in Ethiopia. Here is where it all started.
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Abol, Tona, and Baraka: The Three Rounds of an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
An Ethiopian coffee ceremony is more than preparing coffee. It is about slowing down and spending time together.
Read Episode 2 →Episode 3
How a Traditional Ethiopian Jebena Is Made
Every traditional Jebena begins as a simple piece of natural clay. The journey from clay to one of the most recognized symbols of Ethiopian coffee culture is remarkable.
Read Episode 3 →Episode 4
Five Ethiopian Coffee Traditions That Sound Made Up (But Are True)
If you have never experienced Ethiopian coffee culture, some traditions might sound surprising. But they are very real.
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New episodes, ceremonies, and cultural storytelling every week.
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