The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony is a wonderful and sustainably crafted book about the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. The paper and cover are made from leaves of the Ensete Tree, better known as “false banana”. Ensete is widely grown in Ethiopia and in some areas, especially in the South West, is a dietary staple. It is the powdered body, and not the fruits of the Ensete; fermented or unfermented, that is the base for a number of different local dishes.
The Story
Ethiopia is the only country that has developed a coffee ceremony. It has changed and evolved over many decades and even centuries, but also regionally, surrounded by a common framework. This ceremony still plays an important role in the daily life of most Ethiopians; a day without hosting or participating in a coffee ceremony is not a complete day.
The text and the beautiful drawings in the traditional Ethiopian style are the work of Tesfaye Mekonnen (see below) and his Japanese assistant Kenji.
The Company
Tesfaye Liya and Woinshet Eco Paper was established in 2005 by Tesfaye Mekonnen. His vision was (and still is) to produce environmentally friendly, handmade paper out of recyclable paper and natural organic fibers, which are easily available in Ethiopia.
Every day, in Ethiopia’s capital city Addis Ababa, Tesfaye recycles close to 200kg of waste paper, banana leaves and cotton cloths, turning them into paper bags, photo books etc. However, contrary to his tremendous efforts, his production potential and ambitions are still hampered by a lack of finances, traditional and inefficient production processes and an absence of appropriate technologies.
The Vision
Tesfaye believes in his vision of a clean city for all its citizens. He has a long-term goal to recycle all generated waste paper, cardboard and textiles in Addis Ababa.
To support Tesfaye´s mission, Happy Goat Coffee Company bought 100 Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony books. We are aware that this is only a small contribution, but everything starts small! And if you keep the book in your hands, you instantly know that both companies, Tesfaye Liya and Woinshet Eco Paper and Happy Goat Coffee Company are doing something right for the future of our planet!
Use this bag at the market, our shops or on any other occasion. The perfect on-the-go reusable bag for running errands, while reducing the amount of plastic in the environment with each use!
This stainless steel thermos is vacuum sealed and leak proof for all your outdoor adventures. Keep your beverage hot throughout the cold winter temperatures with it's double wall insulation, or keep cold!
Includes stainless steel tea strainer.
Light and compact design for effortless transport and storage.
Wood Handle Gooseneck Pour-Over Kettle. This sleek designed kettle with its unique long thin pouring spout is a must for any pour over brewer, allowing you to accurately control the placement and flow of the water. The position of the spout means every drop of water leaves the kettle, making an accurate brew. Not suitable for stovetop use.
Pour-over glass coffee pot. An essential brewing piece that is perfect for brewing fresh coffee or tea in 3-4 minutes for yourself or for some friends.
This coffee pot takes the V60 (Size 02) white paper filters, and can also be used with a dripper for making pour-over coffee. Made of borosilicate glass, this server is heat resistant with a standing temperature of -20°~130℃ making it safe and secure to use. 600ml capacity with a capacity scale for easy serving control. Includes a silicone band around the lid to keep your tea or coffee warm.
This glass pour-over coffee dripper helps create a nice even coffee brew. In addition, this is simple and easy to clean up.
As the coffee flows through the cone directly into your cup or coffee pot, this coffee dripper allows you to choose your ideal brew time and temperature, ensuring a perfect cup of coffee in 3-4 minutes for yourself or for some friends.
This traditional stovetop espresso maker, also known as a moka pot, is perfect to serve at home, office or as a travel coffee maker. You'll be instantly impressed by its rich taste and aroma.
With a maximum boiler capacity of 10 fl, this coffee maker can brew six 2 oz. Brew smooth, full-bodied cups in less than five minutes. The patented safety valve automatically releases steam to ensure coffee is brewed at the ideal pressure, while the ergonomic heat-resistant handle offers a comfortable and safe grip while taking it on and off of the stovetop. The flip-up top and integrated spout makes pouring and serving coffee more convenient. Recommended for finely ground coffee.
The gift every coffee-lover will love – and keep on loving all year long!
How it works: HGCC's Gift Subscription is the gift that keeps on giving. Choose from our 3, 6, and 12-month subscription packages to deliver monthly coffee joy.
What’s in the box? Each month brings 5 340 gram bags of your chosen HGCC coffees! Not sure what to pick? Try our Roaster's Choice coffee selected for quality, seasonal availability, sustainability, and maximum coffee pleasure.
Cost and Payment: Subscriptions will be billed monthly at $96.00 with free shipping across Ontario and Quebec!
A classic 17oz travel mug for your daily commute and routines.
This stainless steel travel mug is vacuum sealed and leak proof for all your outdoor adventures. It's insulated walls keep your hot or cold beverage at the perfect temperature. Plus, this travel mug is cup holder compatible!
This rich and delicious honey-processed coffee represents several firsts for HGCC. Not only is it our first offering directly sourced from the country of El Salvador, but also our first time roasting the pacamara varietal. Our production roaster, Josh, had his pick from quite a few farms in El Salvador, but once he reached the Usulután Mountains and met Justo Gonzalez, he knew that he found the perfect coffee for Happy Goat's third Small Batch Series.
