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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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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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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20 July 2024

Breville vs DeLonghi: Don’t Make Me Choose!

It’s no secret that Breville and DeLonghi are two of my favorite home espresso machine manufacturers. In this Breville vs DeLonghi guide, you’ll see that their products tend to be [...]

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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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9 July 2024

Best Cuisinart Coffee Maker: My Top 6 Picks

Two things I know to be true: a good drip coffee maker is a staple of any kitchen, and Cuisinart’s affordable and accessible products make it one of the most [...]

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20 June 2024

What Is a Marocchino? Everything You need to Know

There can be no doubt that Italian coffee culture is the most influential in the world. I mean, espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato and other Italian coffee specialties are known far [...]

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20 June 2024

Turmeric Latte Recipe: A Golden Coffee Alternative

In my growing collection of coffee recipes, unusual coffee specialties such as coffee with cardamom or pumpkin spice latte are almost standard. However, the strong, intense turmeric latte is an [...]

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20 June 2024

What Is Galão Coffee? All About This Creamy Portuguese Delight

I never thought I'd come across a milkier version of the latte! But when I first tasted galão coffee, I had to do a double-take. This Portuguese coffee is full [...]

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19 June 2024

Portuguese Coffee Culture: A Look Into the Rituals and Traditions

If you think you've seen it all with triple-shot caramel lattes and peppermint mochas, think again! Today, I'll take you across the Atlantic to explore a little slice of caffeine [...]

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14 June 2024

Coffee Careers: What Is a Barista?

Whenever you've visited your favorite coffee shop, I'm sure you've found your trusty barista, that whizz kid behind those perfect lattes, cappuccinos and espressos. But, have you ever taken a [...]