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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24 March 2025

Home Coffee Bar Ideas: Create Your Dream Coffee Station!

I can't begin my day without a morning cup of joe. And thanks to my home coffee bar, I now brew to my heart's content, enjoying everything from espresso to [...]

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18 March 2025

Honduras Coffee: A Full Guide to Honduran Coffee Beans

Unless you're in the know, Honduras coffee might not immediately come to mind when you think of exquisite beans. This coffee from the heart of Latin America has flown under [...]

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18 March 2025

Is Black Coffee Good for Weight Loss? Benefits, Tips & Best Practices for Coffee Weight Loss

Black coffee for weight loss? It may surprise you, but black coffee scores highly as a potential weight loss aid. This simple, low-calorie beverage does a great job. It pairs [...]

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18. March 2025

Best Espresso Grinder: Our Top 6 Picks

I know a lot of you are looking for an espresso-specific grinder to amp up your home coffee bar. With that in mind I've put together a list of my [...]

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14. March 2025

Best Gooseneck Kettle: Take a Gander!

Kettles are older than making coffee itself. So what can 5,500 years of development tell us about how to buy a kettle in the 21st century? A whole lot, let [...]

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13. March 2025

Coffee Maker Cleaning and Descaling: The Freaks Rule!

Coffee maker cleaning and descaling is one of my favorite subjects. I've put together a guide to help make cleaning less of a chore. Read on to learn about maintaining [...]

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1 March 2025

How to Start a Coffee Shop: Tips for Success From a Seasoned Barista

If you really love coffee and people (like, really love coffee and people), you may be considering opening a coffee shop. If so, you'll need to learn how to start [...]

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25 February 2025

What Is Third Wave Coffee? Everything You Need to Know

The days when coffee was a mere caffeine delivery system are long gone. Third-wave coffee came along and changed all that. This movement reframed coffee as an artisanal product, like [...]

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24 February 2025

Dalgona Coffee: Easy Dalgona Whipped Coffee Recipe

Remember back in 2020, mid-pandemic, when the world went mad about whipped coffee? That's when Dalgona coffee took social media by storm. This cloud-like drink, named after a Korean honeycomb [...]

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24 February 2025

Wicked Coffee Drinks: Make the Popular Starbucks Drinks at Home!

"Wicked coffee drinks? What are those?" you may ask. Well, since the Universal Studios adaptation of the musical Wicked came out in November 2024, these drinks have been brewing up [...]

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24 February 2025

Coffee Smoothie Recipe: 7 Easy, Healthy & Tasty Coffee Smoothie Recipes

We all know what a smoothie is. But a coffee smoothie? Isn't this taking things a bit too far? Well, not really. This combo of coffee’s energy with a smoothie’s [...]

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24. February 2025

Best Espresso Beans: My 10 Current Favorites

I have to say I've been procrastinating about writing this guide to the best espresso beans. I mean, with so many options available, who am I to say which are [...]

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24. February 2025

Best Espresso Accessories: 10 Essential Barista Tools

I've decided it's high time for a guide to the best espresso accessories. After all, I know that many of you are getting more serious about making espresso at home. [...]

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24. February 2025

Best Dual Coffee Maker: You’ve Got Options!

Are you on the lookout for the best dual coffee maker? Well I've found 5 great options to choose from. I'll also throw in tips for choosing the best dual [...]

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23. February 2025

Best Water for Coffee: It Really Makes a Difference!

When it comes to crafting the perfect cup of coffee, most obsess over bean origin, roast level and brewing methods. But there's an often-overlooked element that can make or break [...]