Food & Coffee Culture
Coffee - Buna
Coffee originated in the Oromo region of Kaffa!
The Coffee Ceremony
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Green beans are roasted |
| 2 | Beans are ground by hand |
| 3 | Coffee brewed in jebena (pot) |
| 4 | Served in small cups |
| 5 | Three rounds are served |
Traditional Foods
| Food | Description |
|---|---|
| Buddeena | Fermented flatbread (injera) |
| Marqaa | Porridge |
| Anchootee | Root vegetable dish |
| Itittuu | Fermented milk |
| Foon | Meat dishes |
Dining Customs
- Wash hands before eating
- Eat with right hand
- Share from common plate
- Elders eat first
- Express gratitude
Food Vocabulary
- Nyaata - Food
- Dhugaatii - Drink
- Buna - Coffee
- Aannan - Milk