To talk about coffee in the DMV means to talk about the role of Ethiopians. Coffee is vital to Ethiopia’s economy, with over 12 million people involved in its cultivation and harvesting. The country exports a significant amount of coffee, with regions like Sidamo, Yirgacheffe, and Harrar particularly renowned for their high-quality beans. Sidamo Coffe was my first Ethiopian coffee house over 20 years ago. See if you can find one of the spots below to do your writing and chilling.