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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9 August 2024

Spanish Coffee Drinks: 9 Classic Recipes

If you've never been to Spain, you might only be able to name one or two of the many Spanish coffee drinks on offer in the country. This is mainly [...]

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9 August 2024

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte: Your New Favorite Recipe!

A Pumpkin Spice Latte without a sugary syrup? Absolutely! To me, nothing else makes sense. This article features a recipe made with fresh pumpkin juice, fall spices and, of course, [...]

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2 August 2024

What Is a Cafe Con Leche? A Spanish National Treasure

If you’ve been chugging down lattes or cappuccinos lately and think you’ve conquered coffee's milky way, think again; Spain's cafe con leche might have you questioning your choices! But what [...]

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25 July 2024

What Is a Long Black Coffee? Meet the Americano’s Hip Sibling

As you've probably already figured out by now, I love espresso for its bold, smooth flavor and versatility. A long black coffee is one of the many ways I enjoy [...]

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23 July 2024

What Is Fifth Wave Coffee? Cynical Marketing Nonsense

If the concept of fifth wave coffee seems like clickbait to you, I have to agree. And normally I would ignore chatter like this. That said, after doing a bit [...]

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22 July 2024

What Are the Waves of Coffee? An In-Depth Guide

I’m sure you’ve seen this roaster bio more than once: "We are a third wave specialty coffee roaster." Waves of coffee? What could that possibly mean? Oh boy, do I [...]

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22 July 2024

What Is Freddo Espresso? Shaken Greek Coffee Perfection!

One of the things I love about espresso (and coffee in general) is the countless ways we can enjoy it. Freddo espresso is just one of those ways, gifted to [...]

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21 July 2024

How to Make Latte Macchiato: Three Layers of Perfect Bliss

Far too much milk foam, not enough coffee, a drink for amateurs? Latte macchiato is currently experiencing a revival. Now's the right time for me to take a closer look [...]

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20 July 2024

What Is Carajillo? Spain’s Answer to the Italian Corretto?

If you're a fan of boozy coffees, you may have come across carajillo coffee at one time or another. But if you aren't, I bet you're already asking: What is [...]

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20 July 2024

Jura vs DeLonghi: You Can’t Go Wrong!

If you’ve spent any time browsing my guide to the best super automatic espresso machines, I’m sure it’s clear that Jura and DeLonghi are two of my favorite espresso machine [...]

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20 July 2024

Best Pour-Over Coffee Maker: How to Choose the Right Dripper

If you're confused by all the different pour-over coffee makers out there don't worry! In this article I'll tell you all about the best pour-over coffee makers, as well as [...]

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20 July 2024

Cortado Coffee: A Cut Above the Rest?

Cortado coffee has taken the world by storm, but is it really that special? In this article, I'll take a closer look at this Spanish classic and give you tips [...]

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20 July 2024

Latte vs Cappuccino vs Macchiato: Explore The Milky Way

Latte vs cappuccino vs macchiato. Which one is your favorite to order or make at home? Don't know? Let me help you decide today with this comparative guide with recipes. [...]

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20 July 2024

What Is an Espresso Macchiato? All You Need to Know About the Barista’s Favorite

The Espresso Macchiato is a barista favorite. In this article, I'll tell you why. Plus, I'll clear up the confusion surrounding espresso and Macchiatos, and you’ll find out how to [...]

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19 July 2024

How to Make a Cappuccino: The Difficult Relationship Between Espresso and Milk

Cappuccino celebrates espresso, steamed milk and Italian coffee culture – at least in theory. I'll show you how to make a cappuccino at home so you can help keep this [...]