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埃塞俄比亚的破面包仪式：咖啡仪式作为社交纽带

In Addis Ababa homes, coffee ceremonies start when green beans are roasted over charcoal until fragrant and dark.
The host grinds them by hand using a mortar and pestle while neighbors gather on low stools nearby.
Three rounds of coffee—abol, tona, and baraka—are served in tiny cups without handles or saucers.
Refusing the third round may offend, since baraka means ‘blessing’ and signals mutual trust and goodwill.
Incense fills the room as frankincense or myrrh burns slowly beside the jebena, a traditional clay pot.
Conversation flows easily here—about harvests, school exams, or village news—not business or gossip.
Young women often lead ceremonies, mastering timing, pouring height, and respectful eye contact.
Visitors receive fresh popcorn or roasted barley alongside coffee, symbolizing hospitality and shared abundance.
Even phone calls pause during the ceremony; interruptions break the rhythm of respect and attention.
When the last cup is finished, guests thank the host by saying ‘Amen’—not religiously, but as heartfelt closure.