Monday, September 19, 2011

Brotherhood of the Bean

Brotherhood of the Bean

Link to Brotherhood of the Bean

Takoma Park coffee company is among first ‘benefit corporations’ in state

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 10:01 AM PDT

For the millions of Americans whose morning ritual is to worship at the Cup of Joe, the idea of a "blessed" roast isn't unfamiliar. But for Ethiopians, the word has a more literal meaning. The traditional way of making coffee in their African country means brewing it three times before serving. The third round of brewing is called baraka . Blessed. It is around these concepts — community and a …

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