In Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, the Ethiopian coffee ceremony is seriously an important part of Ethiopian culture. But, have you ever heard of it? If not, you are not alone. Get ready, dear listeners, because James is going to take you, Scott, and Jools out of your regular coffee routine to see how coffee can be drunk quite differently. First, we travel to Italy as James roasts coffee beans with his family’s long-time friend and family helper, a lovely Ethiopian woman named Elisa. Then, we find out just how old the coffee ceremony is from herbologist and curator Dr. Mesfin Tadesse. Then, Jools and Scott get treated to a coffee trader at the Ethiopian Embassy with the ambassador and Jame’s friend Ethiopian coffee exporter Michael Haile. And, we also hear from an Ethiopian ex-pat, Mekdes, who grew up with the ceremony at home and still practices it herself. Get ready, because your morning coffee might just get a little more savory! Ready? Find out more in The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. —Join our Patreon to support the show! https://bit.ly/3vrispx Enjoy the legendary experience of a Moccamaster Coffee Brewers: https://bit.ly/3ANRBqQBecome your own barista with Rocket Espresso: https://bit.ly/3RiBXehWant to learn more about our wonderful guests? Follow them here!Mesfin Tadesse’s Book ETHIOPIA - Home of Arabica Coffee: Early Use, Folklore, Coffee Ceremony, Origin, and Biology - Website: https://bit.ly/3tqNdehMichael Haile’s Ethiopia Coffee Exhibition - Website: http://bit.ly/3EwrBn3Mekdes' recommendation Gwada Kitchen - Website: http://bit.ly/3g0txuFTake a screenshot and tell your friends about Adventures in Coffee!Tag our Instagram handles:James Harper / Filter Stories: https://bit.ly/2Mlkk0O Jools Walker / Lady Velo: http://bit.ly/39VRGewScott Bentley / Caffeine Magazine: https://bit.ly/3oijQ91