{"id":"recipe_7ac3fa80bb","slug":"ethiopian-coffee-buna","title":"Ethiopian Coffee (Buna)","description":"A traditional, aromatic Ethiopian coffee prepared from scratch, featuring hand-roasted beans brewed in a clay jebena for a deep, rich flavor.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1/2 cup green coffee beans","name":"Coffee Beans","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.22,"usUnit":"lb","form":"raw, green","notes":"Arabica beans are traditional","group":"Coffee","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"4 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"4 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"Divided use","group":"Brewing","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 whole cloves (optional)","name":"Cloves","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"Adds a subtle spice","group":"Brewing","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"Sugar to taste","name":"Sugar","quantity":24,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"To taste","group":"Serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Thoroughly wash the green coffee beans in a small bowl of water to remove any husks or debris.","group":"Preparation","title":"Thoroughly wash the green coffee beans","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the beans in a flat pan over medium heat. Shake the pan constantly to ensure an even roast. Continue until the beans turn dark brown/black and appear oily, about 10-15 minutes.","group":"Roasting","title":"Place the beans in a flat pan","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Roasting"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the beans are hot, grind them into a fine powder using a traditional mortar and pestle or a modern coffee grinder.","group":"Grinding","title":"While the beans are hot, grind them","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Grinding"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Fill the jebena (clay pot) with water and bring it to a boil. If you don't have a jebena, a standard stovetop pot can be used.","group":"Brewing","title":"Fill the jebena with water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the ground coffee and cloves to the boiling water. Let it simmer gently on low heat for about 5-10 minutes.","group":"Brewing","title":"Add the ground coffee and cloves","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from heat and let the jebena stand for a few minutes to allow the coffee grounds to settle at the bottom.","group":"Brewing","title":"Remove from heat and let the jebena stand","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Pour the coffee slowly into small cups (cini) from a height to create a light foam, stopping before the grounds enter the cup. Serve with sugar as desired.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour the coffee slowly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"The coffee ceremony is a central part of Ethiopian social and cultural life. It is often served with popcorn or roasted barley (kolo).","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["roast","boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Jebena (Clay Pot)","Roasting Pan","Mortar and Pestle","Traditional Small Cups (Cini)"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"cup","note":"Small traditional cups (cini)"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Coffee beans can be roasted ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days, though fresh roasting is preferred."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best enjoyed immediately. Leftover brewed coffee can be kept at room temperature for a few hours but will lose its aroma.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stove; do not boil."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_7ac3fa80bb%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=fb917d3e-2760-415e-82bf-1fec6f5ef596","imageAlt":"Ethiopian Coffee (Buna) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["coffee","traditional","ceremonial","ethiopian","caffeine","handmade"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Ethiopian Coffee (Buna)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:52:12.210Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:52:12.210Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_4b0c207f37","slug":"ethiopian-spiced-tea-kemem-shaye","title":"Ethiopian Spiced Tea (Kemem Shaye)","description":"A fragrant and warming traditional Ethiopian tea infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian","Eritrean"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4b0c207f37%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7ee7089e-ff3e-4cfc-8db0-b7df6b37f3a7","imageAlt":"Ethiopian Spiced Tea (Kemem Shaye) — recipe cover","tags":["ethiopian","tea","spiced","hot drink","traditional","aromatic"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_aadeeef779","slug":"maghrebi-mint-tea-shai-bil-na-na","title":"Maghrebi Mint Tea (Shai Bil Na'na)","description":"A sweet, aromatic, and iconic North African green tea infused with fresh mint leaves, known for its digestive benefits and hospitality traditions.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Moroccan","North African"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_aadeeef779%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=79a6015b-29cb-4b5a-b6f3-5748a40e2125","imageAlt":"Maghrebi Mint Tea (Shai Bil Na'na) — recipe cover","tags":["tea","mint","hot drink","traditional","refreshing","sweet"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":6},{"id":"rooibos_latte_15d7d98a44","slug":"rooibos-latte","title":"Rooibos Latte","description":"A comforting, caffeine-free alternative to traditional coffee lattes, featuring the earthy, sweet notes of South African red tea paired with creamy steamed milk and a hint of honey.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["South African"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_sodium"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frooibos_latte_15d7d98a44%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=93a12940-ec9b-4f73-b836-3e95e6dc8408","imageAlt":"Rooibos Latte — recipe cover","tags":["rooibos","latte","tea","caffeine free","healthy","warm drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4}]}