Author
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.
86 guides on Brewing Coffees.
Gear Guides
Why Is My Espresso Machine Dripping Slowly? 6 Reasons & Fixes
It’s important that you don’t just ignore the problem if your espresso machine is dripping slowly. It doesn’t just mean that you have to wait longer…
May 15, 2026
Coffee Beans
The 4 Types of Coffee Bean
Whether you are on a quest for the sweetest sip or the most energizing kick, there is much to learn about Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa…
May 15, 2026
Gear Guides
How to Clean a Coffee Maker: The Complete Guide (Vinegar, Citric Acid & More)
Find out how to use apple cider vinegar to clean your coffee maker.
May 16, 2026
Gear Guides
What Are the Parts of a Coffee Machine? 12 Key Parts of Espresso Machines
From group heads and bean hoppers to portafilters and drip trays, learn the 9 key parts of a coffee machine.
May 16, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Cold brew coffee is one of the easiest brewing methods to master at home, coarse-ground beans steeped in cold water for 12 to 24 hours, then…
May 18, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Iced Coffee vs Cold Brew: What’s the Difference?
Iced coffee and cold brew look similar in the glass, but they are made completely differently and taste nothing alike. Iced coffee is regular hot-brewed coffee…
May 19, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
How to Make French Press Coffee: A Step-by-Step Guide
French press coffee is one of the most forgiving and rewarding brewing methods you can learn at home. Coarse-ground beans steep in hot water for four…
May 19, 2026
Gear Guides
The 6 Best Coffee Grinders: Burr, Manual & Electric Picks
If you only upgrade one piece of coffee gear this year, make it your grinder. A quality burr grinder transforms even cheap beans, while a great…
May 20, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
How to Make Pour Over Coffee: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Pour over coffee is the brewing method that taught a generation of home baristas what their beans actually taste like. Hot water poured slowly over a…
May 21, 2026
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