From no frills black, to lots of cream, sugar and flavorings, coffee can take many forms. But some are more powerful and sacred than others.
That includes the version that comes from the birthplace of coffee.
“This is traditional Ethiopian coffee. This is a coffee ceremony,” said Alemtsehay Dagne, while roasting coffee beans over a specialized pan.
Dange and her husband Fekadu Engedaw operate Addis Restaurant in San Diego. The couple recently relaunched traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies at their establishment.
“We’re here for everybody. This is welcoming for everybody. This is everybody’s house,” Dagne said.
They said the ceremonies are a way for them to stay connected to their culture and share it proudly with others.
Engedaw explained how even the word ‘coffee’ ties back to a region in Ethiopia.
“Coffee, from Kaffa. The place Kaffa — so in the name also,” said Engedaw. “We bring from that area the original one, the organic one. And then we produce here and then serve the community.”
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