A Second Cup of Coffee on the Island of the Gods
Coffee is more than just a refreshing beverage. It holds a sacred place in the daily lives of the Balinese. Coffee is part of offerings presented to ancestral spirits every day and it is also a staple when it comes to daily interactions.
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An employee of Bali Coffee Cafe, Denpasar, Bali, prepares offerings, one of which is a cup of coffee, on Sunday (28/1/2018).
Coffee is more than just a refreshing beverage. It holds a sacred place in the daily lives of the Balinese. Coffee is part of banten saiban (offerings presented to ancestral spirits every day) and it is also a staple when it comes to daily interactions.
“Let’s go home. It’s time to say goodbye,” said Jembrana resident Ketut Wiryana, 50. Some of his companions were surprised as there had been no agreement that we would soon bid our host farewell. What was going on?