The man bringing Ethiopian coffee culture to London6 hours ago By Lydia Wilson , BBC News ShareBBC Yared Markos moved from Ethiopia to England in 2000How often do you think about where your coffee actually comes from? Yared Markos, known locally as 'Markos', opened Kaffa Coffee in Dalston after he could not find authentic Ethiopian coffee in London, despite his home country being the birthplace of the bean. Markos runs Kaffa Coffee with his wife Almaz HaileMarkos set up Kaffa Coffee in 2004, despite having no support and living in temporary accommodation at the time. Twenty years and a lot of lattes later, Kaffa Coffee is a bustling spot amongst locals. The shop serves traditional Ethiopian food alongside coffeeHe regularly hosts community events like traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, live music and parties, and holds a special reservation every Sunday for those in need of food.

Source: Ethiopian News June 15, 2024 07:34 UTC