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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3 March 2022

Health Benefits of Coffee: At Least One Will Surprise You!

People ask me all the time if there are health benefits of coffee, so I researched it a bit and came up with a list of a few. Do you [...]

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2 March 2022

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Beans: A Gripping Story

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee beans are respected around the world for their low acidity and lack of bitterness. Do you know the story behind them? There's a gripping story few [...]

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23 February 2022

Coffee Terms: How to Speak Barista!

Do you ever feel frustrated when trying to order coffee just the way you like it? My coffee terms dictionary is meant to provide coffee lovers with the necessary words [...]

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15 February 2022

Kona Coffee: A Taste of Hawaii

Kona coffee is among the best in the world. In this guide to Kona coffee, I'll give you the scoop on how to buy the beans without getting cheated. [...]

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11 February 2022

Pour-Over Coffee: The One and Only Preparation Guide

Brewing coffee using pour-over drippers is something of a religion – and I’m a staunch believer. You’ll find all the tips for making perfect pour-over drip coffee in this guide. [...]

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25 January 2022

Decaf Coffee: Methods to the Madness

People often wonder about decaf coffee. Does it still have caffeine? How is the caffeine removed? In practice, there are four methods used to remove caffeine. I'll tell you which [...]

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13 January 2022

Kopi Luwak: Busting the Civet Cat Coffee Myth

Doesn't this myth seem stupid to you from beginning to end? There's no reason kopi luwak coffee needs to exist. There are millions of better offers – also from Indonesia [...]

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12 January 2022

The Quick or The Dud: Is Instant Coffee Bad for You?

I conquer my inner coffee snob to get to the bottom of a cup -- and the science behind -- soluble coffee. Is it instant gratification or a coffee abomination? [...]

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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 [...]