Barista Blog


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 January 2026

Congolese Coffee: A Journey From Conflict to Flavor

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is Africa's most misunderstood origin. Congolese coffee, particularly from the Kivu region, offers a complexity and brightness so unique that it mimics the colorful [...]

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25 January 2026

Puerto Rican Coffee: North America’s Lesser Known Origin Story

When most people think of island coffee, Hawaiian, Jamaican and Cuban coffee immediately come to mind. But did you know that Puerto Rican coffee is just as good? This American [...]

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19 January 2026

Nicaragua Coffee: Why It Deserves Your Attention

When most people think of Central American coffee, they probably think of a floral Panama Geisha or a nutty Guatemalan. But let me put you onto something lesser-known and just [...]

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16 January 2026

LAP Coffee: Something to Celebrate or the Demise of the Coffee Industry?

Am I the only one who doesn't quite understand all the fuss about LAP Coffee? The Berlin-based coffee startup with its blue and white micro-shops is currently being thoroughly analyzed [...]

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16 January 2026

Best Programmable Coffee Makers: My Top 7 Picks

I'd be willing to bet that plenty of you are on the lookout for the best programmable coffee maker. After all, last time I checked, today's pace of life isn't [...]

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15 January 2026

History of the Espresso Machine: How Italy Turned Coffee Into an Extreme Sport

The history of the espresso machine is a tale of speed, pressure and the very Italian conviction that if something is worth doing, it's worth doing to perfection. Without the [...]

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10. January 2026

Best Breville Espresso Machine: Which One Fits Your Lifestyle?

Breville's entire espresso machine lineup has been designed around people who aren't ready for a fully automatic portafilter machine, yet want more control than is available on a super-automatic espresso [...]

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6 January 2026

What Is Excelsa Coffee? The Industry’s Best-Kept Secret

It might surprise you to know that there are over 120 species of coffee. The main four – Arabica, Robusta, Liberica and Excelsa – make up the bulk of global [...]

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6 January 2026

Unusual Coffee Recipes From Around the World: 7 Drinks to Whet Your Appetite

I typically obsess over the perfect espresso or correct milk frothing techniques when making coffee drinks. But today, I wanna take you down a road less travelled and look at [...]

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23 December 2025

What Is Liberica Coffee? The Forgotten Bean Making a Comeback

If you're a coffee lover, Arabica and Robusta should practically roll off your tongue by now. But have you heard of Liberica coffee beans? These intriguing coffee beans are bold, [...]

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23 December 2025

Types of Espresso Machines: Manual vs Semi-Automatic vs Fully Automatic

I've written countless espresso machine reviews over the years, as well as a pretty comprehensive article on how to choose an espresso machine. However, I recently realised that I've never [...]

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17 December 2025

Panama Coffee: The World’s Most Expensive Beans Explored

There's a coffee so sublime that it once sold for over $10,000 per pound! Any guesses where it came from? None other than the misty slopes of Panama's highlands. But [...]

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15 December 2025

Best Eureka Mignon Grinder: A Guide for the Discerning Barista

In every serious home barista's journey, there comes a point at which the price of coffee equipment no longer matters. The focus shifts to increased performance, better taste, improved design [...]

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15. December 2025

Arabica vs Robusta Coffee: Similarities, Differences & the Concept of Quality

If you want to see me rolling my eyes, all you have to do is put me in front of a typical coffee commercial. What gets on my nerves is [...]

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11 December 2025

12 Best Budget Coffee Grinders: From Bean to Perfect Brew

I've said it before and I'll say it again: a good burr coffee grinder is the single most important piece of coffee equipment you can invest in for improving the [...]