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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16 January 2026

LAP Coffee: Something to Celebrate or the Demise of the Coffee Industry?

Am I the only one who doesn't quite understand all the fuss about LAP Coffee? The Berlin-based coffee startup with [...]

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16 January 2026

Best Programmable Coffee Makers: My Top 7 Picks

I'd be willing to bet that plenty of you are on the lookout for the best programmable coffee maker. After [...]

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15 January 2026

History of the Espresso Machine: How Italy Turned Coffee Into an Extreme Sport

The history of the espresso machine is a tale of speed, pressure and the very Italian conviction that if something [...]

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6 January 2026

What Is Excelsa Coffee? The Industry’s Best-Kept Secret

It might surprise you to know that there are over 120 species of coffee. The main four – Arabica, Robusta, [...]

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6 January 2026

Unusual Coffee Recipes From Around the World: 7 Drinks to Whet Your Appetite

I typically obsess over the perfect espresso or correct milk frothing techniques when making coffee drinks. But today, I wanna [...]

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23 December 2025

What Is Liberica Coffee? The Forgotten Bean Making a Comeback

If you're a coffee lover, Arabica and Robusta should practically roll off your tongue by now. But have you heard [...]

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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 [...]

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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? [...]

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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. [...]