埃塞俄比亚咖啡仪式：慢火熬煮的文化与社群
In the highlands of Ethiopia, where coffee was first discovered, a simple drink becomes an elaborate ritual. The coffee ceremony, or *buna* in Amharic, is a daily practice that transforms roasting, grinding, and brewing into a social art form. It is not about caffeine; it is about connection.
The ceremony begins with green beans washed and roasted over a tiny charcoal stove. The hostess fans the smoke toward guests, inviting them to inhale the rich aroma. Once the beans turn glossy black, she grinds them with a mortar and pestle, adding a pinch of cardamom or cinnamon. This slow process can take over an hour.
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