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 September 2024

Best 1Zpresso Grinder in 2025: Hand Grinders for Every Occasion!

If you're in the market for a high-quality manual coffee grinder, chances are you've been considering a 1Zpresso model. Still, these guys have such a wide range of grinders on [...]

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24 August 2024

Matcha Coffee Recipe: Everything’s Gone Green!

Matcha was originally used during the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Today, the drink, which consists of fine, green tea in powder form, is a popular coffee alternative in many places. [...]

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24 August 2024

Affogato al Caffe Recipe: A Dreamy Combo!

Today, dear reader, I'm truly excited! Because we're diving into one of my favorite coffee desserts: affogato al caffe! Now, I know what you're thinking: "Affo-al-what-now?" Trust me, once you [...]

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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 [...]

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23 August 2024

Best Office Coffee Maker: Treat Yourself and Your Staff!

Only the best boss ever would search for the best office coffee maker, so if you’re reading this you must be a pretty cool boss.  Well, I suppose it’s possible [...]

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21 August 2024

Barraquito Recipe: Layered Coffee Deliciousness!

One of the wonders of coffee is how many recipes you can concoct with it. My barraquito recipe is one you might not have heard of, and boy, is it [...]

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21 August 2024

What Is Synthetic Coffee? Welcome to the Future!

I’m sure you clicked on this article thinking, huh? After all, "synthetic coffee" isn’t something we hear very often, even the industry buffs among us. To be honest, I had [...]

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21 August 2024

How to Clean a French Press in 5 Steps: It’s Really That Easy!

Rinse out the leftover coffee, leave the carafe to dry … If learning how to clean a French press is so easy, why have I written an entire guide? Having [...]

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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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23. February 2025

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 [...]