Coffland Corp: Discover the Ancient Secrets of Ethiopian Coffee

"Coffee is our daily bread."

The exact origin of coffee and how we begin to consume it isn't completely clear. Nowadays, coffee is a drink that has spread all over the world. The most accepted version of its origin comes from a legend in Ethiopia, an African country.

Legend has it that once upon a time a shepherd was intrigued because his sheep jumped very excited whenever she ate the cherries of a specific plant. He obeyed his curiosity, tasting one cherry. Due to this, the shepherd couldn't sleep all night. Since that, Ethiopians consume the cherry from the coffee tree.

Buna: a coffee ritual

Back to the present, Ethiopians enjoy their coffee with a magical spark. Unlike the western consumer that tastes coffee whenever he wants, in Ethiopia, drinking coffee is part of a big ceremony.

It's assumed that coffee is a religious beverage that should be drunk when there is a family problem or in times when there’s something to celebrate, such as a proposal. According to the traditions, only Ethiopians women can prepare coffee while they're using a particular outfit, whispering some magical spells.

The first thing that initiates the Buna is roasting the beans. The women offer to the public their results to receive their approval. Once the beans are well roasted, they start to brewing and ground them manually. This process is extenuating because it contains a significant emotional and spiritual burden.

Ethiopians use a special pot called Jebena made with clay. The Buna doesn't consist of tasting a single cup (or Cini): each guest should drink at least three coffee cups, whose taste vary due to the reuse of the beans.

The first coffee cup is called Abol. It has a stronger flavor, aroma, and a complex body. This cup symbolizes the conflict. The Tone, the second coffee cup, reflexes the resolution of the problem. Its body is lighter, but its aroma is superior to the first one. Finally, the third cup is called Baraka, and it's the final conclusion of their conflict.

Here at Coffland Corp, we enjoy our beverage as much as anyone in the world! Share with us your experience drinking coffee by this type of ceremony.