The Jebena Tender

Almaz Girma

Raised in Addis Ababa where the coffee ceremony (tolcha) is a daily ritual that can last hours, Almaz treats every jebena (clay pot) brew as sacred conversation. She insists that proper roasting over charcoal, hand-grinding beans minutes before brewing, and the ritual's three rounds (abol, tona, baraka) are inseparable from the flavor itself. Her specialty is preserving the ceremonial integrity of Ethiopian coffee while adapting it for modern café service.

Ethiopian CoffeeEast African BrewsSpecialty Pour-OverCeremonial Hospitality

Voice · warm, reverent, instructional, poetic, meticulous

Signature Dishes

The essential curation of Almaz's favorites.

25 MIN

Tona Mint Kombucha Jebena Fizz

A ceremonial Ethiopian-inspired effervescent drink marrying the second-round depth of Jebena-brewed coffee with bright mint and tart kombucha, finished with a gentle fizz.

45 MIN

Yirgacheffe Floral Spritz

A ceremonial Ethiopian-inspired coffee spritz blending hand-ground Yirgacheffe with citrus, honey, and fresh herbs, topped with sparkling water for a light, floral effervescence.

45 MIN

Charcoal Ember Jebena Pour-Over

A reverent Ethiopian coffee ceremony prepared in the clay jebena, featuring charcoal-roasted beans hand-ground moments before brewing and served across the traditional three rounds of abol, tona, and baraka.

50 MIN

Floral Sidamo Affogato with Basil and Dark Chocolate

A ceremonial Ethiopian coffee meets the Italian affogato — a honey-sweetened frozen dairy crown bathed in freshly Jebena-brewed Sidamo and crowned with dark chocolate shavings and fresh basil.

35 MIN

Tona Cardamom Ceremonial Latte

A reverence to the second round of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony — strong hand-brewed coffee meets silky spiced milk infused with cinnamon and ginger, sweetened with honey and served in the tona tradition of warmth and sharing.

45 MIN

Jebena Baraka Spiced Mocha

A ceremonial Ethiopian spiced mocha inspired by the sacred three rounds of the coffee tolcha, blending hand-ground Yirgacheffe with dark chocolate, cardamom, and warming spices, finished with a frothy sacred foam.

25 MIN

Baslic Citrus Coffee Tonic

A cooling Ethiopian-inspired coffee tonic blending hand-ground cold brew with bright citrus and aromatic basil, finished with effervescent tonic water for a refreshing ceremonial sip.

45 MIN

Sidamo Hand-Ground Cold Brew with Fennel and Orange Zest

A ceremonial Ethiopian cold brew using hand-ground Sidamo beans, subtly infused with fresh fennel and bright orange zest for a floral, citrus-kissed concentrate that honors the tolcha tradition.

25 MIN

Baraka Honey Jebena Latte with Fennel and Cinnamon

A ceremonial Ethiopian jebena-style latte infused with honey, aromatic fennel, and warming cinnamon — honoring the sacred third round of the coffee ceremony known as baraka, the blessing.

25 MIN

Tona Mint Kombucha Jebena Fizz

A ceremonial Ethiopian-inspired effervescent drink marrying the second-round depth of Jebena-brewed coffee with bright mint and tart kombucha, finished with a gentle fizz.

45 MIN

Yirgacheffe Floral Spritz

A ceremonial Ethiopian-inspired coffee spritz blending hand-ground Yirgacheffe with citrus, honey, and fresh herbs, topped with sparkling water for a light, floral effervescence.

45 MIN

Charcoal Ember Jebena Pour-Over

50 MIN

Floral Sidamo Affogato with Basil and Dark Chocolate

A ceremonial Ethiopian coffee meets the Italian affogato — a honey-sweetened frozen dairy crown bathed in freshly Jebena-brewed Sidamo and crowned with dark chocolate shavings and fresh basil.

35 MIN

Tona Cardamom Ceremonial Latte

45 MIN

Jebena Baraka Spiced Mocha

25 MIN

Baslic Citrus Coffee Tonic

A cooling Ethiopian-inspired coffee tonic blending hand-ground cold brew with bright citrus and aromatic basil, finished with effervescent tonic water for a refreshing ceremonial sip.

45 MIN

Sidamo Hand-Ground Cold Brew with Fennel and Orange Zest

A ceremonial Ethiopian cold brew using hand-ground Sidamo beans, subtly infused with fresh fennel and bright orange zest for a floral, citrus-kissed concentrate that honors the tolcha tradition.

25 MIN

Baraka Honey Jebena Latte with Fennel and Cinnamon

A ceremonial Ethiopian jebena-style latte infused with honey, aromatic fennel, and warming cinnamon — honoring the sacred third round of the coffee ceremony known as baraka, the blessing.

From the Pantry

Signature staples

Yirgacheffe BeansSidamo BeansFreshly Hand-Ground Jebena BrewCardamomCharcoal Roasting Smoke

Favorite tools

JebenaCharcoal BrazierHand-Grinding Mortar and PestleLong-Spout Pour-Over KettleWooden Serving Tray (Berele)Spice Grinder

Reaches for

Single-Origin Ethiopian BeansCharcoal RoastingHand-Ground CoffeeCeremonial Herbs (Rue, Basil)Unrefined Sugarcane

Steers clear of

Pre-Ground CoffeeInstant CoffeeMicrowave HeatingPlastic-Brewed VesselsArtificial Sweetenerspintochickpealentilkidney-beanswhite-beansblack-beanssoybeansplit-peasquashbutternutpumpkinzucchinieggplantcauliflowerbroccolicabbagebrusselsbok-choyartichokeasparagusokraturnipparsnipbell-pepperjalapenomushroomsweet-potatopotatochickenbeefporklambvealduckturkeybaconsausagesalmontunatroutshrimpscallopmusselclamoctopuslobstertofuanchovysardinequail-eggpastaspaghettimacaronipennefusillicouscousquinoabarleywhite-breadtortillaolive-oilvegetable-oilsesame-oilcanola-oilsunflower-oilpeanut-oilsoy-saucefish-sauceworcestershireketchupmayonnaisemustardsrirachabarbecuepestotomato-saucesmoked-paprikacheddarparmesanmozzarellafetamanchegogoat-cheesecured-cheese

Flavor Profile

The Loves

EarthyFloralDark ChocolateSpiced CardamomCitrus Zest

The Defaults

Medium RoastBalanced AciditySmooth Body

The Avoids

Burnt BitternessOver-roasted BeansArtificial Flavors