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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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Iced matcha latte with oat milk in a glass 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 White chocolate mocha coffee drink 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 Best espresso machine with built-in grinder Gear Guides Best Espresso Machine with Built-in Grinder A built-in grinder is the single biggest upgrade you can make to your espresso setup. Fresh-ground coffee goes stale within minutes, by the time pre-ground coffee… June 16, 2026 Three espresso and milk drinks side by side 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 A flat white coffee in a ceramic cup 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 A cortado served in a small glass 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 A vanilla latte with latte art 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 An iced latte with espresso poured over milk and ice 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 A dirty chai latte topped with spices 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 An espresso shot being pulled 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