The Coffee Spirit of Lake Tana

• Photographer
  Denys Sboiev
• Technical Info
  43 Mm, 1/50, 2.0, 1600, Leica Q3 43
• Photo Date
  22.02.2025

In a village by Lake Tana, source of the Blue Nile, an Ethiopian woman prepares coffee in a centuries-old tradition. The swirling incense and gentle light reveal more than hospitality — they speak of roots, resilience, and pride. While her children have moved to the city, she stays, preserving the ritual and welcoming strangers as family. This moment captures not just a ceremony, but a living link to the birthplace of Arabica coffee and the soul of Ethiopia’s cultural identity.