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America: A Cup for Comfort Africa: Creating New Memories
If you travel to Central America, all the way to Mexico, you’ll find a coffee drink that Coffee has been a major part of African culture for centuries, with Ethiopia being known
is steeped in tradition and history. Cafe de olla, which translates to “coffee from the as the birthplace of coffee. But in Kenya, there is a unique style of coffee that stands
pot”, originated during the Mexican Revolution when women would brew coffee in clay out from the rest - Kahawa Chungu. The Swahili name for this coffee translates to “bit-
pots over an open fire for the soldiers. Today, this beverage has become a staple in ter coffee” in English. It is a robust and flavorful black coffee, infused with a hint of
Mexican culture and is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. It is made with cinnamon, spice, that is made by boiling it over a charcoal burner in long brass kettles. This coffee
piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar), and orange peel, giving it a warm and comforting is often enjoyed alongside dates or halwa, a jelly-like confectionery. It is not uncommon
flavor. This traditional drink is usually served in a colorful clay mug called ‘olla’, adding to come across groups of elderly men, engaged in lively conversations and playing back-
to the overall cultural experience. Prepare it during a cold winter day and feel as though gammon, all while savoring the rich and invigorating Kahawa Chungu. You could gather
you are transported to Mexico. a group of friends, brew a pot of Kahawa Chungu and enjoy its cultural significance
while creating new memories together.
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