Begin your journey at Hadero Coffee Roasting, a modern yet authentic Ethiopian speciality coffee roastery. Experience the full “farm-to-cup” journey of Ethiopian coffee. Watch fresh green beans carefully sorted, slow-roasted in small batches, and ground on the spot to preserve aroma and flavour.
Taste a guided coffee flight featuring Ethiopia’s most famous origins including Yirgacheffe (floral, citrus, tea-like), Sidama (balanced, fruity, smooth body), Guji (sweet, chocolatey, complex), and Harrar (bold, wine-like, spicy notes). Learn how roasting levels—light, medium, and traditional Ethiopian dark roast—affect acidity, sweetness, and strength. You will also learn brewing methods such as pour-over, V60, and traditional jebena preparation.
Continue to Mount Entoto, the highest peak overlooking Addis Ababa. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the entire capital, surrounding countryside, rolling farmland, eucalyptus forests, and fresh mountain air. This is also a historical site where Emperor Menelik II first established his palace. Perfect for photography and storytelling.
Next, explore the lively Sholla Market, a vibrant local market filled with spices, fresh produce, traditional goods, and authentic daily Ethiopian life. Walk through bustling alleys and experience real local culture beyond tourist areas.
Continue to Shiro Meda Market, famous for handmade Ethiopian traditional clothing, cotton dresses, shawls, and cultural textiles. Meet local artisans and discover authentic Ethiopian fashion craftsmanship.
Enjoy a traditional Ethiopian lunch at Kategna Restaurant, one of the city’s oldest and most respected traditional restaurants. Taste injera with rich stews such as doro wat, shiro, tibs, gomen, and lentil dishes served in a warm cultural setting.
End the day with a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony—roasted fresh in front of you, ground by hand, and brewed slowly in a clay jebena—an unforgettable cultural ritual symbolising hospitality and community.
