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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23 December 2025

Types of Espresso Machines: Manual vs Semi-Automatic vs Fully Automatic

I've written countless espresso machine reviews over the years, as well as a pretty comprehensive article on how to choose an espresso machine. However, I recently realised that I've never [...]

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17 December 2025

Panama Coffee: The World’s Most Expensive Beans Explored

There's a coffee so sublime that it once sold for over $10,000 per pound! Any guesses where it came from? None other than the misty slopes of Panama's highlands. But [...]

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15 December 2025

Best Eureka Mignon Grinder: A Guide for the Discerning Barista

In every serious home barista's journey, there comes a point at which the price of coffee equipment no longer matters. The focus shifts to increased performance, better taste, improved design [...]

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15 December 2025

Arabica vs Robusta Coffee: Similarities, Differences & the Concept of Quality

If you want to see me rolling my eyes, all you have to do is put me in front of a typical coffee commercial. What gets on my nerves is [...]

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11 December 2025

12 Best Budget Coffee Grinders: From Bean to Perfect Brew

I've said it before and I'll say it again: a good burr coffee grinder is the single most important piece of coffee equipment you can invest in for improving the [...]

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24 November 2025

Superfood Latte Recipe: Why It Lives up to the Hype

What if your morning latte was also a total game changer for your health? If you're interested, you might wanna take a closer look at a superfood latte recipe. Here, [...]

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24 November 2025

Why Your Coffee Tastes Bitter and How to Fix It

Ever wondered why sometimes, your coffee tastes bitter?  While coffee naturally contains bitter compounds, when it's overpoweringly harsh, something's gone wrong. The good news is that this is totally fixable. [...]

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15 November 2025

Mexico Coffee: From Overlooked to Outstanding

Mexico has quietly risen from a bulk supplier of coffee to a specialty producer. Indeed, Mexico coffee – particularly from Veracruz, Chiapas, Oaxaca and Puebla – now captivates palates worldwide, [...]

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13 November 2025

Best Home Coffee Roaster: Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve been a coffee enthusiast for a while, you may have begun to ponder how to roast coffee at home. But in order to roast your own coffee, you'll [...]

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12 November 2025

The Biggest Coffee Companies in the World: Clash of the Titans!

Whether you're a coffee expert or curious about the forces behind your morning cup, you must, at some point, have wondered about the biggest coffee companies in the world. After [...]

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11 November 2025

Coffee Mug Gift Ideas: ‘Tis the Season!

If you're shopping for the coffee lover in your life and you can't afford an espresso machine, you'll love my coffee mug gift ideas. There's a mug for everyone here, [...]

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10 November 2025

Manual vs Electric Coffee Grinder: Which One Fits Your Brew Style?

Regular Coffeeness readers will already know that I always encourage you to grind your coffee beans fresh, right before you brew. What's more, I like to encourage anyone who is [...]

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29 October 2025

Best Cappuccino Cups: Our Top 5 Picks

Whatever the season, it’s always the perfect time to upgrade your home coffee bar. And in my opinion, the best cappuccino cups always help make your hand-crafted cappuccino shine. Besides, [...]

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29 October 2025

Best Non Dairy Milk for Frothing: Is There a Winner?

What's the best non dairy milk for frothing? Can you make latte art using oat, soy or almond milk? In this post I'll tell you everything you need to know [...]

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17 October 2025

7 Best Lelit Espresso Machines: A Complete Guide for Coffee Enthusiasts

If you're thinking about upgrading your home coffee bar setup, this guide to the best Lelit espresso machines is for you. While Lelit is somewhat overshadowed by more well-known manufacturers [...]