(Feb 13, 2015, (Seattle))--Solomon Dubie, 27, wants to update the traditions of his family (originally from Gondar, Ethiopia) and introduce a new, increasingly diverse, generation of caffeine junkies to the coffee he grew up on.
This city is known for coffee. From the green and white mermaid that sent giant lattes around the world to the stylish indie shops that dot our neighborhoods today, “fancy espresso” is bound to make its way onto any list of Seattle stereotypes.
We’re also home to one of the largest Ethiopian communities in the country (approximately 10,000 strong) — a people who can claim to be among the first to discover coffee beans.
It may seem like a perfect fit, but these two coffee cultures rarely mingle in Rain City. You’ll likely find Ethiopian grounds in your local cafe, but they’re destined for espresso shots not the slim-necked jebena — or brewing jug central to Ethiopian coffee ceremonies.
But one Seattle son has plans to change all that. Solomon Dubie, 27, wants to update the traditions of his family (originally from Gondar, Ethiopia) for a changing city and introduce a new, increasingly diverse, generation of caffeine junkies to the coffee he grew up on. Read more from The Seattle Times »
This city is known for coffee. From the green and white mermaid that sent giant lattes around the world to the stylish indie shops that dot our neighborhoods today, “fancy espresso” is bound to make its way onto any list of Seattle stereotypes.
We’re also home to one of the largest Ethiopian communities in the country (approximately 10,000 strong) — a people who can claim to be among the first to discover coffee beans.
It may seem like a perfect fit, but these two coffee cultures rarely mingle in Rain City. You’ll likely find Ethiopian grounds in your local cafe, but they’re destined for espresso shots not the slim-necked jebena — or brewing jug central to Ethiopian coffee ceremonies.
But one Seattle son has plans to change all that. Solomon Dubie, 27, wants to update the traditions of his family (originally from Gondar, Ethiopia) for a changing city and introduce a new, increasingly diverse, generation of caffeine junkies to the coffee he grew up on. Read more from The Seattle Times »
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