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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, showing 52 in Coffee Drinks.
Drinks & Brewing
Macchiato vs Cappuccino vs Latte: The Differences Explained
The difference between a macchiato, a cappuccino, and a latte is how much milk and foam you add to the same shot of espresso. A macchiato…
June 9, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Cortado vs Flat White: What’s the Difference?
The difference between a cortado and a flat white is foam and size: a cortado is espresso with an equal splash of warm milk and almost…
June 8, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Cortado vs Latte: What’s the Difference?
The difference between a cortado and a latte is milk: a cortado is a small drink of espresso cut with an equal amount of warm milk,…
June 7, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Vanilla Latte: What It Is and How to Make One
A vanilla latte is a latte sweetened with vanilla syrup. Espresso, steamed milk, and a pump or two of vanilla, that’s the entire drink. It’s the…
June 6, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
How to Make an Iced Latte (Plus Flavour Variations)
An iced latte is espresso, cold milk, and ice, nothing more. Pull a shot or two, pour it over a glass of cold milk and ice,…
June 6, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
What Is a Dirty Chai? (Plus How to Make One)
A dirty chai is a chai latte with a shot of espresso added. The spiced, sweet chai stays exactly the same, the espresso is what makes…
June 6, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Ristretto vs Espresso: What’s the Difference?
A ristretto is a “restricted” espresso, same grounds, less water, stopped early. A standard espresso pulls about 36 ml from 18 g of coffee; a ristretto…
June 6, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Cortado vs Macchiato: What’s the Difference?
Both are small, espresso-forward drinks, the difference is how much milk and what kind. A cortado is equal parts espresso and warm steamed milk, smooth and…
June 6, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Macchiato vs Cappuccino: What’s the Difference?
A macchiato is mostly espresso; a cappuccino is a balance of espresso, milk, and foam. A traditional macchiato is a shot of espresso “stained” with just…
June 6, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Breve vs Latte: What’s the Difference?
A breve and a latte are the same drink with one swap: the milk. A latte is espresso with steamed whole milk. A caffè breve is…
June 6, 2026