In Ethiopia, the coffee ceremony, or Jebena Buna, is a crucial part of the culture. During the ceremony, coffee beans are first roasted then ground prior to making and drinking the coffee. The ceremony can last for several hours and contributes to happiness and well being by bringing people together. It is common for those participating in the coffee ceremony to drink three cups of coffee during the duration of time. If you don't take your coffee black, it is common to add sugar, but usually never milk!

Can't get to Ethiopia? You can recreate your own coffee ceremony at home:

• invest in good quality beans

• hand grind your beans fresh every morning

• try a new brewing method

• find a place to sit and enjoy your coffee so you can savor the taste and the moment

I recent started brewing my coffee with a moka pot (which is an Italian espresso brewer) and grind my own beans with a hand grinder. I won't forget the first time I hand ground coffee beans -- it's a lot of work! However, it does force me to slow down and be in the moment. There is nothing better in the morning than opening up your bag of coffee and smelling the roasted beans as you pour them into your grinder. The process has become somewhat of a morning ritual.

I have also been experimenting with new coffees and roasters each time I need to restock and recently tried beans from Abra Coffee Roasters in Miami. They offer two different options each month; a New World coffee with beans from the America's and Old World coffee with beans from Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

You can find Abra Coffee Roasters here and read more about the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony in the book The Globetrotter's Guide to Happiness.