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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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Latte in a white ceramic cup with foam art. Photo by Jayden Sim on Unsplash. Drinks & Brewing Mocha vs Latte: What’s the Difference? The difference between a mocha and a latte comes down to one ingredient: chocolate. A latte is espresso plus steamed milk. A mocha is espresso plus… May 22, 2026 Clear drinking glass with brown liquid on a wooden table. Photo by Andreas Fischinger on Unsplash. Drinks & Brewing Latte Macchiato vs Macchiato: What’s the Difference? A macchiato and a latte macchiato are two completely different drinks, despite sharing a name. A macchiato is espresso with a tiny dot of foamed milk… May 24, 2026 Coffee being weighed on a scale. Photo by Ries Bosch on Unsplash. Drinks & Brewing Coffee to Water Ratio: The Complete Guide for Every Brew Method The single most important variable in home coffee is the coffee-to-water ratio. Get the grind perfect, the water temperature right, the brew time on the second,… May 24, 2026 A barista pouring milk into a flat white. Photo by Rosie Sun on Unsplash. Drinks & Brewing What Is a Flat White? The Complete Coffee Drink Guide A flat white is a double shot of espresso topped with steamed milk and a thin layer of velvety microfoam, typically served in a 5 to… May 26, 2026 Espresso being made at home with a grinder and cup. Photo by Mona Jain on Unsplash. Drinks & Brewing How to Make Espresso at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide Making real espresso at home, the kind with proper crema, a rich body, and a clean finish, comes down to three variables: fresh beans ground correctly,… May 26, 2026 AeroPress coffee maker. Photo by Elin Melaas on Unsplash. Drinks & Brewing How to Use an AeroPress: The Complete Beginner’s Guide The AeroPress is one of the simplest, most forgiving brewing methods you can own, and one of the most versatile. A medium-fine grind, hot water, 1… May 27, 2026 Italian moka pots on a wooden shelf. Photo by Babak Eshaghian on Unsplash. Drinks & Brewing How to Use a Moka Pot: A Step-by-Step Stovetop Guide A moka pot makes strong, concentrated coffee on your stovetop in about 5 minutes, no electricity required, no pods, no $500 espresso machine. Water boils in… May 29, 2026 Barista pouring steamed half-and-half into an espresso to make a breve coffee. Drinks & Brewing What is a Breve? The Creamy Half-and-Half Coffee Explained If you’ve ever scanned a café menu and wondered why a “breve” costs a dollar more than a latte, the answer comes down to one ingredient:… May 30, 2026 An affogato, a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a freshly pulled espresso poured over it. Drinks & Brewing What is an Affogato? The Italian Espresso Dessert Explained An affogato is an Italian coffee dessert made by pouring a freshly pulled shot of hot espresso over a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream, usually… May 31, 2026 Iced coffee topped with a layer of cold foam in a glass Drinks & Brewing How to Make Cold Foam (Sweet Cream + 5 Flavors) Cold foam is cold milk (or a milk-and-cream mix) aerated into a thick, pourable foam that floats on top of an iced drink instead of melting… June 2, 2026