Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Roasting Spoon

A small long-handled metal spoon or paddle used specifically to stir green coffee beans continuously over a flame or coals during the roasting stage of the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony (jebena buna).

Material & Construction

A flattened metal scoop or paddle on a long handle, sized to move beans around a flat roasting pan without the handle overheating in the user's hand.

Traditional Uses

Continuous stirring of beans during roasting is essential to prevent scorching and achieve even color; the spoon is used exclusively for this single step of the ceremony.

Modern Availability / Equivalents

Any long-handled metal spoon or spatula can substitute; dedicated versions are sold as part of complete Ethiopian coffee ceremony sets, often alongside the jebena pot.

Care & Maintenance

Wipe clean; the tool sees only dry-heat use, so it requires minimal maintenance beyond preventing rust on non-stainless versions.