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    Ethiopian Buna (Coffee Ceremony)

    Green beans roasted and brewed fresh — a sacred ceremony

    Prep Time

    30 min

    Servings

    4

    Calories

    10 kcal

    Difficulty

    Ingredients(4 items)

    • 1
      Green coffee beans
    • 2
      Water
    • 3
      Sugar (optional)
    • 4
      Frankincense (optional)

    7
    Steps

    1

    Wash green coffee beans thoroughly.

    2

    Roast in a pan over medium heat, stirring constantly.

    3

    Roast until dark and oily (10–15 minutes).

    4

    Grind the fresh-roasted beans immediately.

    5

    Brew in a jebena (clay pot) with boiling water.

    6

    Pour from height into small cups (sini).

    7

    Serve with popcorn or traditional snacks.

    Pro Tip

    The Ethiopian coffee ceremony is a social ritual — it involves three rounds called Abol, Tona, and Baraka, each progressively weaker.

    Tags

    #Ethiopian#ceremony#traditional

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