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I’ve been writing about java since 2008 and love sharing my passion for a good brew with you. From its humble beginnings as a small blog about making coffee with a French press, Coffeeness has grown into the largest German website about joe. And that's all thanks to you!

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25 October 2026

Best Cold Brew Espresso Machines in 2026: My Top Picks

To keep customers from getting bored, more and more of the best fully automatic espresso machines are offering cold coffee specialties, ranging from iced coffee to cold caffè latte. Heck, [...]

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25 October 2026

Espresso vs Lungo vs Ristretto: What’s the Difference?

Three terms for the same base: Espresso, lungo and ristretto are three types of coffee with Italian origins. The subtle difference lies in the amount of water used. This affects [...]

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24 October 2026

What Is a Caffè Corretto? Bust Out the Grappa!

If there's one thing I love about espresso, it's that it keeps revealing new possibilities. Take caffè corretto, for example. Coffee with a shot of liquor isn’t exactly unique. But [...]

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19 October 2026

Cardamom Coffee: Recipes and Classic Preparation

Here in North America, spiced coffee isn’t exactly a standard part of coffee recipes. In other parts of the world, however, it’s very common. In the Arab world in particular, [...]

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25 August 2026

Are K-Cups Bad for You?

Here at Coffeeness, I've always said that anyone who drinks capsule coffee has lost control of their life. And while that's meant as a somewhat lighthearted jibe, I do believe [...]

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24 July 2026

Coffee at Home: Creative Ways to Use Your Fully Automatic Machine

There can be little doubt that the fully automatic espresso machine is exploding in popularity worldwide. And while the humble drip coffee maker is still the chosen brew method for [...]

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25 June 2026

Brazilian Coffee: The Ultimate Guide

It's no secret that Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer by a large margin. And it's been that way for a long time. With that in mind, I felt [...]

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20 June 2026

Best Ninja Espresso Machine: Comparing Luxe Cafe Models

I’m thoroughly impressed with the Ninja Luxe Cafe series. Hence this guide to the best Ninja espresso machines. Although there are more and more espresso machines available for home use, [...]

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18 June 2026

Eritrean Coffee Ceremony: Tradition, Steps and Cultural Meaning

Located in East Africa, Eritrea is a small country with a big personality. And as with its neighbor, Ethiopia, there's a deep love for the humble coffee bean here. In [...]

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14 May 2026

Fully Automatic Coffee Machine Mold Test: Do Fixed Brew Groups Stay Clean?

For years, I’ve been complaining: a fully automatic coffee machine with a built-in brew unit is impossible to clean properly! A Jura or Krups machine will be cooked by the [...]

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14 May 2026

Best Self-Cleaning Coffee Maker in 2026: My Top 10 Picks

I'm aware that many of you are on the lookout for the best self-cleaning coffee maker. But I have some bad news: there are no true self-cleaning fully automatic coffee [...]

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25 April 2026

Café Con Hielo: Iced Coffee Recipe & Preparation à la España

There can be little doubt that in countries with warm climates, coffee is best served chilled. While northerners call for sugar, vanilla ice cream, cream and milk in iced coffee [...]

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20 April 2026

What Is Rüdesheimer Coffee? The German Answer to Irish Coffee

Rüdesheimer coffee is Germany’s answer to Irish Coffee. Instead of whiskey, this Hessian drink features Asbach Uralt – along with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, and vanilla sugar. And in case [...]

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18 April 2026

Roasting Coffee: How Your Beans Reach Perfection

Anyone wondering why coffee is so expensive should treat themselves to a coffee roastery visit and watch the professionals at work. Just as labor-intensive as the cultivation, harvesting, and processing [...]

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18 April 2026

5 Best Places to Buy Coffee Online in 2026

Here at Coffeeness, I'm always encouraging you to buy high-quality coffee beans from reputable coffee roasters. And thanks to the wonders of the Internet, it's easier than ever to find [...]