Pishi Bomba: Step-by-step guide: How to make Eritrean coffee

green coffee beans

🥗Healthier: decaffeinated coffee beans

💰Cheaper: instant coffee

Decaffeinated beans reduce caffeine intake while instant coffee is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness and may be more cost-effective.

frankincense

Frankincense adds unique aroma but is often hard to find.

spices

🥗Healthier: cinnamon

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Cinnamon enhances flavor without added calories.

Fry the green coffee beans until perfectly roasted, about 4-5 minutes, tossing to ensure even roasting.

Grind the roasted coffee beans to a coarse powder.

Boil water in a traditional jebena or saucepan.

Add the ground coffee to the boiling water and stir.

Serve the coffee plain or with milk, as preferred.

Serve the coffee with popcorn and frankincense.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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