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Austin Barker

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Seven years behind a bar before starting Brewing Coffees. Writes most of the equipment coverage and tests every machine on this site in an ordinary home kitchen.

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Why is it harder to grind some coffee beans than others? Coffee Beans Why are some coffee beans harder to grind? Even using the same grinder, some coffee beans are much harder to grind than others. Why? It's all about density and brittleness May 2, 2026 Fresh coffee beans pouring out of a coffee mug. Coffee Beans How to Tell if Coffee Beans are Fresh? The scent and flavor of freshly roasted coffee are divine, but sometimes your coffee stays unbrewed longer than you’d planned and goes a little off. It… May 6, 2026 A mountain of coffee beans. Coffee Beans Can You Eat Raw Coffee Beans? So you’ve got a handful of raw coffee beans sitting in front of you and you’re wondering: can you actually eat them? Maybe you’re curious, maybe… May 7, 2026 Boiling coffee beans Coffee Beans What happens When You Boil Coffee Beans?  What happens when you boil coffee beans? And is it ok to simply boil coffee beans without grinding them to brew a cup of coffee? May 7, 2026 Coffee beans and chocolate Coffee Beans Best Coffee Beans With Chocolate Notes  Essential reading for every chocoholic coffee-lover! We reveal the best types and brands of coffee beans with chocolate notes. May 8, 2026 Oily coffee beans in a cup Coffee Beans Should Coffee Beans Be Oily? What It Means and When It’s a Problem Coffee beans are naturally oily, but is that good or bad? Learn everything you need to know about oily coffee beans. May 11, 2026 Picking coffee beans inside coffee cherries Coffee Beans Are Coffee Beans Really Beans? The Surprising Truth Would you be surprised to learn that coffee beans aren't actually beans at all? Discover the truth about coffee beans. May 11, 2026 Coffee grounds can be useful for more than making coffee Coffee Beans 30+ Uses for Coffee Grounds: Garden, Beauty, Cleaning & More Coffee grounds have tons of practical uses in your home, garden, and even your beauty routine! We reveal 7 uses for leftover grounds. May 14, 2026 The 4 Different Types of Coffee Beans Coffee Beans The 4 Types of Coffee Bean Whether you are on a quest for the sweetest sip or the most energizing kick, there is much to learn about Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa… May 15, 2026 Espresso beans at a local roaster. Photo by Jonathan Farber on Unsplash. Coffee Beans The 4 Best Espresso Beans for Home Brewing The best espresso beans aren’t necessarily the most expensive ones, they’re the ones suited to high-pressure extraction. Medium-dark to dark roasts with chocolate, caramel, or nutty… May 27, 2026