Eritrean Coffee Ceremony
Also known as Bun ceremony; coffee ceremony · Eritrean
Eritrean coffee is roasted fresh, ground, brewed in a jebena and served in small cups as a social ritual.
45 min Medium Serves 6Eritrean bunajebena coffeeEritrean coffee ritual
Community recipe, measurements not yet verified. This method is compiled from traditional and family sources and hasn't been kitchen-tested by us yet. Treat the quantities as a starting point and adjust the berbere, oil, and salt to taste.
Method
- 1
Roast green beans in a pan over charcoal or heat until dark and aromatic
- 2
allow guests to smell the roast
- 3
grind
- 4
add coffee and water to a jebena
- 5
boil carefully
- 6
pour into small cups
- 7
repeat for subsequent rounds.
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