COFFEE CEREMONY EXPERIENCES
Green beans roasted in front of you, pounded, brewed in a clay jebena and poured three times. These 6 sittings run about an hour, usually inside a family home, and cost less than a restaurant lunch.
Spend 5 to 6 hours tasting Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, from spice stalls at Merkato and injera making with local women to lunch at Taitu Hotel, Tomoca coffee, and honey wine in Sululta. Guides such as Zerefa, Samuel, and Seya are noted for flexible, personal hosting.
“no pasaron por mi para el traslado y en el teléfono de 24 horas que se suple atienden no me contestaron”
Spend 3.5 hours with Daniel and Tigist in Addis Ababa, visiting a local market, cooking Ethiopian dishes such as injera, and taking part in a hand-roasted coffee ceremony at their home. This private experience is personal, seasonal, and available for lunch or dinner.
“Daniel, his wife and children were such a delight! They were very accommodating from the moment I arrived in Addis Ababa. From helping me visit a museum to inviting me into their home to prepare and eat the food, it was a wonderful day! They were extremely persoRead more”
Spend about four hours with Daniel and Tigist in their Addis Ababa home. Tigist leads you through shiro or tibs and injera, while Daniel adds context on Ethiopian food, culture, and history. You will also roast coffee and take part in a traditional ceremony, with hotel transfers included.
“In addition to the wonderful cooking experience given by Daniel and his lovely family, Daniel gave us an inside look into his neighborhood in the hills on the outskirts of Addis and answered any and all of our questions about Ethiopian culture. This experience made our time in Read more”
Spend six hours exploring Addis Ababa’s food culture with an English-speaking guide. Visit Tomoca Coffee, shop for spices in Merkato, bake injera, join a coffee ceremony, taste tej, and eat lunch at Ethiopia’s first hotel. Pickup and drop-off are included.
“We had a great time not only learning and preparing local food, attending a coffee ceremony and roasting our own beans and having a glass of delicious honey wine, but also learning about the city, the culture and visiting a huge market where you can find basically everything, food and non food.”
Join Daniel and Tigist in their Addis Ababa home for a private cooking class and coffee ceremony. You’ll help prepare injera and a dish such as shiro or tibs, roast coffee from raw beans, and share the meal with the family.
“What an amazing way to spend our Thanksgiving! Our family of 6 with adult children had the most lovely evening. Daniel and his wife Tigest hosted us in their home...”
Spend a full day with a private English or Amharic-speaking guide exploring Lalibela’s rock-cut churches, including Bet Giyorgis and Bet Abba Libanos. You’ll also share a family coffee ceremony and watch Amhara music and dance in the evening. Ask if Abebe is available for especially detailed guiding.
“This was an amazing tour and guide. Abebe was a fantastic guide. From the pick up from the Airport to our first day for visiting the churches in Lalibela. He knows his stuff. He took his time and explained everything in great detail at each church. His vast knowledge about the history of Lalibela, the churches and the area puts you at ease knowing that you are in good hands. His connections to the community and It's people as well. I called him 'the mayor' of the city, as he knows so many people. I chose a more personalized tour, which included a walk to the monastery on a mountaintop.…”
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