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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.

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A compact espresso machine on a home kitchen counter Gear Guides Best Budget Espresso Machine You don’t need to spend $500 to pull a real shot of espresso at home. A handful of pump and manual machines in the $100–200 range… July 4, 2026 Fresh coffee beans and ground coffee Gear Guides Best Manual Coffee Grinder A good manual coffee grinder can match or beat a cheap electric grinder’s consistency, needs no outlet, and is quiet enough to use before anyone else… July 6, 2026 Keurig pod coffee maker on a kitchen counter Gear Guides Keurig Not Brewing? 8 Faults and How to Fix Them A Keurig that will not brew is almost always fixable at home. These machines have very few moving parts, and the overwhelming majority of faults come… August 10, 2026 A manual burr grinder with its grounds chamber opened Gear Guides How to Clean a Coffee Grinder (Burr and Blade) A coffee grinder needs a dry brush-out every week or two and a full strip-down every few months. The reason is oil. Coffee beans are between… August 10, 2026