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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23 November 2024

DeLonghi vs Philips: Italian Passion vs Dutch Precision

You've just woken up and are craving a perfectly crafted cappuccino, but don't want the effort. That's where the DeLonghi vs Philips question comes into play. I've spent countless hours [...]

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20 November 2024

DIY Coffee Scrub: Recipes, Tips and More!

In the morning, the last thing you're thinking about is making a DIY coffee scrub. I mean, all you really want to do is make a cup of coffee as [...]

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20 November 2024

Coffee in Vietnam: Where Cold Coffee and Robusta Rule!

Coffee in Vietnam is different from your typical coffee scene in the West. In Vietnam, coffee is an art form with a dash of chaos. You've got rich, bold coffee [...]

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18 November 2024

The World’s Biggest Coffee Producers: Who Rules the Coffee Sphere?

I fell in love with coffee in my early teens, and as a former barista I worked with coffee beans from the biggest coffee producers in the world. From experience, [...]

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15 November 2024

Thailand Coffee: Unique Brews in the Land of Smiles!

The first time I tasted Thailand coffee, I was perched on a tiny plastic stool in Chiang Mai's bustling Sunday market. The vendor, an older woman with a beautiful smile, [...]

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13 November 2024

Best Automatic Pour Over Coffee Maker: Our Top 6 Picks

For years, I've preferred manual brewing to even the best automatic pour-over coffee maker. The meditative morning ritual of heating water, concentric wetting of grounds and watching the blooming process [...]

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12 November 2024

How to Make Latte Art: Become a Coffee Picasso!

To be honest, I've been putting off writing about how to make latte art. As an ex-barista, I remember full well how much time and patience is necessary when you're [...]

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12 November 2024

Best Budget Coffee Maker Under $150

As a coffee expert who's been in the game for decades, I know all about the struggle of balancing great coffee with a tight budget. Hence, this much-needed best budget [...]

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7 November 2024

The Best U.K. Cities for Coffee Lovers: An In-Depth Analysis

Disclaimer: We used Yelp as our main source for calculating the number of cafes, cake shops and coffee roasters in any given city. We understand this might not have provided [...]

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5 November 2024

Azores Coffee: A Mid-Atlantic Treasure Trove

Did you know that Europe grows coffee, Azores coffee to be exact? Before you come at me, it really does! Azorean coffee boasts a flavor profile like no other. This [...]

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15 October 2024

Cafe Bombon Recipe: This Spanish Coffee Is the Bomb!

As a master barista, I thought I'd seen it all until I met my match. On a recent sun-soaked summer vacation to Valencia, I came across Spain's cafe bombon recipe: [...]

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11 October 2024

How to Make a Mocha: Conjuring Up Coffee Chocolate Magic!

Coffee and chocolate are a divine combination that has stood the test of time. No wonder, how to make a mocha is a must-study in any Barista-101 course! As a [...]

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10 October 2024

Viennese Coffee House Culture: Elegance Personified

Of all the coffee cultures worldwide, Viennese coffee house culture stands out for its rich history and sheer elegance. What do I mean by this? Well, imagine a crisp fall [...]

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10 October 2024

How to Make a Latte: Mastering The Coffeehouse Specialty

The creamy latte has won the hearts of Americans all over the country. The question is, as much as we all love it, do you know how to make a [...]

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4 October 2024

Yerba Mate vs Coffee: Clash of the Caffeine Titans!

In the arena of caffeinated drinks, yerba mate vs coffee is a heavyweight battle. In one corner, we have our familiar coffee, the fuel that powers us through our 9-to-5 [...]