04.18 | 10:30 AM — “Is popcorn for movies or for Ethiopian coffee pairing?”

Filled with incense aromas, Ethiopian Terroir with paired snacks, deeply tasting each process, and exploring coffee culture heritage.

Coffee Origin Research Program | 01. Ethiopia — Learning how coffee is enjoyed and celebrated in its country of origin.

Let’s dive into Ethiopian coffee origins this Saturday at Birdcall.

To join this program on April 18 at 10:30 am, find CeedSeries on the Birdcall Kiosk

'Coffee Origin Research' begins with a simple intention to better understand coffee. It moves beyond evaluating flavor in the cup, expanding into the heritage, environment, and cultural narratives that shape each origin. 

PROGRAM

10:30–11:00 | Welcome: Ethiopian Pairing
(Ethiopian coffee + popcorn)

11:00–11:40 | Tasting & Comparison of 4 Ethiopian Coffees
(Washed, Natural, and other special processing methods)
Analyze and discuss the unique characteristics of each cups.

11:40–12:30 | Group Research
Conduct collective research based on the previous tasting and analysis.

12:30–13:00 | Sharing & Discussion
Present findings and engage in group discussion.

We will taste freshly harvested 2026 Ethiopian coffees across a range of varieties and processing methods. Alongside the tasting, we will deepen our understanding of the Ethiopian 13-month calendar, the role of rivers near farming communities, and the environmental and cultural context that informs each cup. In doing so, coffee becomes not just a sensory experience but a story shaped by people, place, and time.