A Living Tradition
More than a drink — a ritual of welcome, connection and blessing, brewed slowly and shared together.
Book the Ceremony — £5 depositEritrean & Ethiopian Heritage
In Eritrea and Ethiopia, coffee — buna — is never rushed. Green beans are roasted by hand over charcoal until dark and glistening, filling the room with their aroma. They are ground, then brewed slowly in a clay pot called a jebena, and poured from a height into small handleless cups.
Frankincense smoulders nearby, popcorn or roasted barley (kolo) is shared, and time slows down. To be invited to the ceremony is to be welcomed as family.
Tradition pours three cups, each with its own name and meaning.
The first and strongest cup — bold, full and awakening.
The second pour — smoother, for unhurried conversation.
The third cup — meaning blessing. To stay for it is to receive one.
Watch the beans roast and breathe in the aroma.
Slow-brewed and poured the traditional way.
Best enjoyed with 2 or more, with popcorn & kolo.
A moment to slow down — please allow time.
Reserve your coffee ceremony. A £5 deposit secures your booking and is redeemed against your visit.