Ethiopian Coffee Festival

Core Theme and Vision The central theme revolves around Ethiopian specialty coffee, celebrated worldwide for its unique flavors, rich history, and cultural importance. Ethiopian coffee is more than a drink; it represents a tradition deeply ingrained over centuries, showcasing the agricultural practices, social customs, and communal values of the Ethiopian people. The vision is to create an immersive, educational, and engaging experience for both experienced coffee lovers and newcomers. This effort seeks to deepen the understanding of Ethiopian coffee's origins, its various processing techniques, and the distinct flavor profiles from regions like Sidamo, Yirgacheffe, and Harrar. By emphasizing the stories behind the beans and the farmers who grow them, the aim is to build a community that values not only the taste but also the cultural heritage of each cup of coffee.

Key Activities

• 2025 Crop Coffee Cupping

• Cupping Workshop, offering hands-on learning with an expert.

• Hand Roasting Workshop, where participants can learn to roast coffee beans by hand, understanding the subtleties of temperature and timing that influence flavor development.

• Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony: A cultural presentation for attendees, where they can experience the traditional coffee-making process, from roasting green beans to brewing coffee in a jebena, accompanied by storytelling and music.

• Roasting Competition: A live, interactive event inviting participants to demonstrate their roasting skills, judged by a panel of coffee experts, fostering an engaging atmosphere of friendly competition and learning.

• Sponsor Booths and Informational Stand, offering a platform for local businesses and sponsors to interact with attendees, providing insights into their products and services related to Ethiopian coffee culture.

• Ethio Jazz, a musical experience accompanying the coffee tasting events, reflecting Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage and enhancing the overall atmosphere of the gathering.