Barista Blog

Coffeeness is a blog about the fine art of the bean.


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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10. April 2024

The Tempest in a Coffee Pot: Is Coffee Good for You?

I don't think I could have chosen a better time to spruce up my age-old article on the question "Is coffee healthy? After all, we live in an age where [...]

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14 December 2020

Coffee Makers for the Visually Impaired: What Are the Best Barrier-Free Models?

Sighted people do not think about it, but the rule of the touch screen raises problems for the visually impaired. That is why I have collected coffee machines and fully [...]

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18. September 2024

Coffee Capsules: Aluminum Waste, Environmental Damage and More

I can just drink coffee and make enemies. That's why I've updated my rant about coffee capsules and added some new info. Have fun with the Rant 2.0! [...]

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4 March 2019

How Transparent and Ethical Trade Helps Coffee Farmers

I was recently in Hamburg for the "Transparency Colloquium," which was hosted by Quijote Coffee and organized together with Professor Peter Roberts from the Goizueta Business School. The participants included [...]

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9 February 2019

Making Coffee with the Classic Karlsbader: What Will You Think of Next, Germany?

Loyal Coffeeness readers have probably noticed that I have talked about many different ways to make coffee, but I haven't yet mentioned the Karlsbader Coffee Maker. Honestly, I'm not entirely [...]

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10. April 2024

Best Water Filter for Automatic Espresso Machines: Do I Need to Use One?

Do you need to use a filter for your super automatic espresso machine, or is a filter a waste of money? This article will tell you everything you need to [...]