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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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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23. February 2025

Coffee Brewing Methods: Is Making Coffee By Hand the Way to Go?

I’ve been making coffee full time for over 15 years – using espresso and super-automatic espresso machines or by hand. With the exception of espresso, I’ve consistently found that coffee [...]

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23. February 2025

Coffee Grind Size Chart — A Quick Guide

Answers to all of your questions about coffee grinding in one convenient place. This coffee grind size chart and the accompanying explanations will make brewing the perfect cup of coffee [...]

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23. February 2025

Coffee Processing 101: How Your Coffee Gets From Bean to Cup

Calling coffee lovers everywhere! At some point, I'm sure you've wondered about coffee processing. That intricate journey that transforms the humble coffee cherry into a delicious, rich, dark and aromatic [...]

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23. February 2025

Best Espresso Machine Under $500: Our Top Picks for 2026

If you're on the hunt for the best espresso machine under $500, I've got plenty of good news. As it happens, a machine at this price point should be capable [...]

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23. February 2025

Best Espresso Machine Under $200: Our Top 5 Picks for 2026

For many dedicated home baristas, the thought of considering the best espresso machine under $200 might seem ridiculous. However, plenty of folks are simply looking for an affordable way to [...]