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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4 January 2022

How Much Caffeine Is in Your Coffee? We Tested 15 Coffee Drinks in a Laboratory to Find Out!

On behalf of the entire world of coffee aficionados, I have a confession to make: We have absolutely no clue at all … How much caffeine is in coffee? This [...]

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29 December 2021

Frozen Coffee: Recipe and Tutorial

Making frozen coffee at home is easier than you might think. With a few simple ingredients and kitchen tools you probably already have, you'll greatly impress your friends and yourself. [...]

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18 December 2021

Cream of the Crop: Breve Coffee Explained

A breve coffee is a delicious alternative to a cafe latte, but it's loaded with calories. In this article, I'll tell you all you need to know about breve coffee. [...]

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20 September 2021

How to Pair Cheese and Coffee: You Never Knew What You Were Missing

Coffee and cheese can go very well together, but not all combinations work. In this article, I share some delicious pairings to spark your adventurous side, and you’ll learn which [...]

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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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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 [...]