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Austin Barker
Founder & Lead Editor
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.
93 guides on Brewing Coffees.
Drinks & Brewing
Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Vanilla sweet cream cold brew is cold brew concentrate topped with a hand-whipped mix of heavy cream, 2% milk, and vanilla syrup poured over ice, no…
July 1, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Nitro Cold Brew vs Cold Brew
Nitro cold brew is regular cold brew concentrate infused with nitrogen gas, which creates a creamy, cascading texture without any added dairy or sugar. Regular cold…
July 1, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
How to Make Iced Coffee (4 Methods, Any Equipment)
Iced coffee is not just cold coffee. Done right, it’s balanced, smooth, and doesn’t taste watered down. Done wrong, it’s a lukewarm, diluted cup that tastes…
June 27, 2026
Gear Guides
Best Coffee Maker with Grinder
A coffee maker with a built-in grinder solves two things at once: you get freshly ground beans for every brew without the extra counter space, extra…
June 26, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Irish Coffee Recipe
Irish coffee is simpler than it looks. Hot strong coffee, Irish whiskey, a little brown sugar, and cold cream floated on top so the coffee passes…
June 25, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Espresso Martini Recipe
An espresso martini is one of the few cocktails that genuinely tastes like great coffee. Two shots of fresh espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur, shaken hard…
June 24, 2026
Gear Guides
How to Descale and Clean a Keurig (Step-by-Step Guide)
Your Keurig coffee maker is a workhorse, but it quietly accumulates calcium deposits, coffee oils, and bacteria with every brew. Left unchecked, this buildup slows the…
June 23, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso
The brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso became a Starbucks staple for a reason, it hits every note at once: bold espresso, caramel-like brown sugar sweetness,…
June 21, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
An iced matcha latte is one of the simplest things you can make at home, matcha powder, cold milk, ice, and a good whisk. The version…
June 19, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
White Chocolate Mocha Recipe
A white chocolate mocha is what happens when espresso meets white chocolate sauce and steamed milk, it’s rich, sweet, and creamy in a way that regular…
June 17, 2026