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Organic coffee from Ethiopia: Aleta Land Coffee (Marcopolis)

Interview with Habtamu Silla, General Manager of Aleta Land Coffee

Ethiopia: U.S. Investors Invest in a Specialty Coffee Company in Ethiopia (All Africa)

Members of the East Coast Impact Angel Network (EIAN) agreed to invest into METAD, an Ethiopian specialty coffee company in October 2013. METAD will use the investment to establish a coffee processing facility on its coffee farm located near Yirgacheffe in the district of Hambela in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Read more here...

Writer pours her heart into sharing Ethiopians' coffee-drinking custom (Washington Post)

“For the millions of Americans who drink coffee every day, grabbing a cup is usually a simple affair. But for the 200,000 Ethiopians who make the Washington area home, coffee is more than just a morning or afternoon pick-me-up: In their homeland, drinking coffee is close to a sacred ritual.” … read the original article on The Washington Post.

 

Coffee producers chase the high (Financial Times)

The “morning coffee ritual” is spreading through the world.As the aroma of the freshly brewed beverage reaches markets such as China, and consumption skyrockets in producing nations such as Brazil, the global coffee industry is witnessing a boom that could reshape the market and lead to higher prices.
For centuries, poor farmers in Africa and Latin America have grown the commodity to satisfy the daily caffeine fix of rich consumers in the US, Japan and western Europe.
While the so-called traditional markets remain central to the industry, markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America are increasingly important...(READ MORE)

Assefa brewing a market for Ethiopian coffee farmers

"In Ethiopia, coffee is like wine is to the French," Assefa said. "It's a ritual."
 
At the tender age of 15, Tebabu Assefa fled his well-to-do home in his native city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, disguised as a peasant boy.
He sought to escape the chaos, executions and imprisonments that followed the overthrow of Emperor Haile Selassie's government by a military junta in the mid-1970s.
"A lot of students were talking about going to the jungle and organizing a violent rebellion," said Assefa, 50, one of the first business owners to incorporate through Maryland's benefit corporation law that started in the fall. "People were being arrested and killed. I lost some friends but not family members. ... It was just too crazy of a time."
So without his parents' knowledge, he and a few friends made it out to Kenya, where he stayed with a friend and finished high school. Assefa assumed he'd return home in a year or two, but he said the situation in Ethiopia deteriorated. He later moved to the Netherlands and Italy, finally immigrating to the U.S. in 1980.
On a trip home in 2003, he befriended coffee farmers, who he said are poor and are paid in pennies while some coffee brands sell for $13 or more per pound in local stores...Read more



Changes in the Ethiopian coffee sector causes frustration

Changes in the Ethiopian coffee sector have caused frustration and challenge for many in the specialty industry, but after ongoing dialogue with SCAA and other representatives, the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) has taken several steps toward a solution. As part of SCAA's advocacy for its members, SCAA has been actively involved throughout the process and is offering a webinar to explain the situation and new initiatives, according tp http://www.scaablog.org

Starbucks delays opening Ethiopia support center (IHT)

NEW YORK: Starbucks Corp. said it is not sure when it will open a center in Ethiopia to support coffee farmers due to the downturn in the global economy and delays in opening a similar center in Rwanda.
In a statement, the gourmet coffee company said it had originally hoped its Ethiopian Farmer Support Center would be open by now, but delays in opening the Rwanda center and "the global slowdown in the economy have made it challenging for us to move as quickly as we would like."
"We remain committed to opening a Farmer Support Center in Addis, but do not have an opening date to announce at this time," the company said in the statement.
The company first announced the two Africa support centers in 2007. The company had planned to open both of the centers in 2008. The center in Rwanda opened toward the end of the year, the company said.
Starbucks will use both centers to work with coffee farmers to improve coffee quality and help them produce more coffee that can be purchased by specialty coffee buyers.

International Restaurants in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is known as much for its wild nightlife as for its museums and beautiful canals. But it also has a distinctly international flavour in the form of its restaurants.

Herrie offers French and Mediterranean cuisine within a glamorous and sophisticated environment. Founded by TV chef Herman den Blijker and associate David as part of a competition, the restaurant is now up and running. Of major interest is the fact that there is no set menu in the upstairs lounge. You can request anything and specify any number of courses. For something a little more casual, the downstairs area offers finger food and cocktails.

Olav is set up to look like a 1950s living room. The traditional dark brown panelling on grey walls and granny chairs all add to the ambience. The rates are extremely reasonable for a four course meal and the menu changes frequently to keep you constantly surprised.

The owner of Foodism in the old Leliestraat is from the former Yugoslavia. Guests are invited to try the sandwiches, grilled vegetables, goat's cheese, and mint and to wash it down with fresh juice or a smoothie. Pastas, soups, and salads are served during the evenings.

The Supperclub Cruise is themed for a ship and comes complete with a "surprise" menu, DJ, performance artists, and a unisex toilet. The staff are said to be extremely friendly and the ambience is perfect for business lunches and romantic interludes alike.

Kilimanjaro is excellent for a taste of Africa. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. The menu features dishes from across the continent with an emphasis on the Ethiopian style of enjera pancake meals. Try the Mongooza beer, which comes in a calabash, or an exotic cocktail. At the end of the meal, you can opt for freshly ground Ethiopian coffee…and popcorn. It's different, but definitely worth a try.

Mamouche is a wonderful Moroccan restaurant in De Pijp. Its Parisian flavour makes it both romantic and elegant. You'll find Moroccan dishes like couscous with saffron-baked pumpkin or Ahram, which is a dark pyramid covered in a nutty caramel sauce.

For an Indian flavour, check out Balraj. Serving up curry for more than 25 years, the restaurant has a large fan following for its snacks, soups, and meals as well. This is arguably one of Amsterdam's best Indian restaurants. Dig into the Chicken Madras and wash it down with a cup of masala chai (spiced tea).

About the Author:

Orson Johnson writes for Holiday Velvet, a website providing Amsterdam accommodation rentals & Vacation rentals apartments.


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