My Journey to Buffalo: In Ethiopia, I finished high school and went on to embroidery/sewing School where I earned my diploma. I wanted a change in my life though so I came to America, as did a lot ...

Birtukan and their children conduct the coffee ceremony. Coffee culture is deeply engrained in Ethiopian life. Photograph by Rena Effendi “When you drink Ethiopian coffee, it’s as if you are ...

Coffee in Ethiopia goes beyond farming – it’s a cornerstone of daily social life. The traditional coffee ceremony, known as “Jebena Buna,” brings people together multiple times daily.

But to truly immerse oneself in Ethiopian coffee culture, one must partake in a traditional coffee ceremony. This ritual, observed in homes, restaurants, and hotels across the country, is a ...