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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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AeroPress coffee maker. Photo by Elin Melaas on Unsplash. Drinks & Brewing How to Use an AeroPress: The Complete Beginner’s Guide The AeroPress is one of the simplest, most forgiving brewing methods you can own, and one of the most versatile. A medium-fine grind, hot water, 1… May 27, 2026 Espresso being made at home with a grinder and cup. Photo by Mona Jain on Unsplash. Drinks & Brewing How to Make Espresso at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide Making real espresso at home, the kind with proper crema, a rich body, and a clean finish, comes down to three variables: fresh beans ground correctly,… May 26, 2026 A barista pouring milk into a flat white. Photo by Rosie Sun on Unsplash. Drinks & Brewing What Is a Flat White? The Complete Coffee Drink Guide A flat white is a double shot of espresso topped with steamed milk and a thin layer of velvety microfoam, typically served in a 5 to… May 26, 2026 Coffee being weighed on a scale. Photo by Ries Bosch on Unsplash. Drinks & Brewing Coffee to Water Ratio: The Complete Guide for Every Brew Method The single most important variable in home coffee is the coffee-to-water ratio. Get the grind perfect, the water temperature right, the brew time on the second,… May 24, 2026 Clear drinking glass with brown liquid on a wooden table. Photo by Andreas Fischinger on Unsplash. Drinks & Brewing Latte Macchiato vs Macchiato: What’s the Difference? A macchiato and a latte macchiato are two completely different drinks, despite sharing a name. A macchiato is espresso with a tiny dot of foamed milk… May 24, 2026 Latte in a white ceramic cup with foam art. Photo by Jayden Sim on Unsplash. 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 Pour over coffee being brewed. Photo by RenĂ© Porter on Unsplash. 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 Coffee brewing in a French press. Photo by K8 on Unsplash. 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 Iced coffee in a tall glass with ice. Photo by Battlecreek Coffee Roasters on Unsplash. 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 Cold brew coffee served in a mason jar over ice. Photo by Matt Hoffman on Unsplash. 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