Muse To Host Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

July 9, 2014

Muse Restaurant and Skybar is getting set to host an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony alongside traditional Ethiopian cuisine from 7.00pm through 10.00pm on Saturday, July 12, giving Bermudians the opportunity to indulge in an exotic buffet while experiencing the unique Ethiopian coffee ceremony.

Known for its delicious breads, stews [known locally as wat], unique spices, and traditional coffee ceremony that follows every meal, Ethiopia plays host to a variety of food, drink, and traditions that cannot be found anywhere else.

A typical Ethiopian meal consists of a serving of flatbread, known as injera, along with a serving of wat, with the country’s unique coffee served afterwards, though each cultural group offers some variation in their preparation choice of foods.

Ethiopian Night Poster

Known as one of the most important ceremonies in the country, Ethiopians traditionally make, serve, and drink coffee following every meal, with the coffee brewed by first roasting fresh beans over hot coals, giving everyone in attendance the opportunity to enjoy the smokey aroma that the roasting produces.

Once fully roasted, the beans are ground and boiled; the brew is then transferred to another receptacle, called a jebena, for cooling. Traditionally, the host serves coffee for each guest, with sugar or salt added as requested, along with popcorn, nuts, or another snack.

In order to provide hungry Bermudians with a taste of all that Ethiopia has to offer, unique coffee ceremony included, they will be providing a full buffet at their evening of traditional Ethiopian cuisine, with access to everything on offer, including coffee and desert, costing only $55 per person.

The meal will take place on Saturday, July 12 from 7 PM to 10 PM at the Muse Restaurant at 17 Front Street, Hamilton; for table reservations, please call 441-296-8789.

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  1. Kim Smith says:

    This event sounds very interesting and I wish them much success with it. Unfortunately I was really put off a couple of Fridays ago when the music blaring from Muse was SO loud that it was very unpleasant… and that was from Front Street. When I think of the word Muse it conjures up thoughts of refinement and inspiration… not what that level of noise conveyed.

  2. Valirie Marcia Akinstall says:

    In London Ethiopian coffee is considered premium coffee and it is reflected in the price for a cup of premium coffee vs regular coffee.

    In fact some coffee cafes and houses in London go directly to Ethiopia to source the coffee for themselves, as premium Ethiopian coffee does not have the very bitter after taste that so many other international coffees have.

    For a small market like Bermuda it’s inspiring to know that Ethiopian cuisine, coffees and culture is being highlighted.

    Bermuda is indeed becoming truly diversified.

    London, England