Arne Preuss

Coffee Expert

Hi! My name is Arne. After a few years as a barista, I've dedicated myself to a mission: To bring more good coffee to the people. To this end, my team and I provide you with a broad knowledge base on the subject of coffee.

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12 November 2025

Baratza Virtuoso vs Encore: The Ultimate Burr Grinder Showdown

Baratza is the real deal when it comes to grinders. While lesser brands rely on gimmicky features, Baratza has been [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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12 October 2025

Best Espresso Machine With Grinder 2025: Top 5 Picks for Fresh Brews Bursting With Flavor

I've been meaning to write a best espresso machine with grinder guide for quite some time. After all, these so-called [...]

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4 October 2025

Espresso Romano: Coffee’s Most Refreshing Controversy

Coffee goes surprisingly well with just about anything. Some ingredients, like chocolate in the marocchino and mocha, make for a [...]

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8 July 2025

What Is the Cup of Excellence? The World’s Most Prestigious Coffee Competition Explained

Have you ever sipped on a cup of coffee and it was just … different? You might just have been [...]

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24 June 2025

Homemade Coffee Syrup Recipes: My 5 Sweetest Ideas!

Personally, I'm on the pure coffee team. Good beans, the ideal grind setting, the correct brewing temperature, that's it. Still, [...]

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10 May 2025

The Ultimate White Russian Recipe: Cheers Dude!

The White Russian is a classic cocktail with a few twists, and it's anything but "skinny." After all, the combination [...]

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10 May 2025

Working for Coffee: The Time it Takes to Afford a Cup of Joe

We can all agree on the fact that coffee prices haven't been going down lately. Indeed, like everything else, it [...]