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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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Nespresso machine with capsules. Photo by Jesper Brouwers on Unsplash. Gear Guides The 4 Best Nespresso Machines: Vertuo & Original Picks Nespresso is the best capsule espresso system on the market, and the right Nespresso machine depends almost entirely on which capsule line you choose. The Vertuo… May 23, 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 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 V60 pour over coffee brewing. Photo by User_Pascal on Unsplash. Gear Guides The Best Pour Over Coffee Makers: V60, Chemex & Kalita Wave The best pour over coffee maker depends almost entirely on whether you want forgiveness or maximum flavour control. Cone-shaped drippers like the Hario V60 reward technique… May 25, 2026 A single serve coffee maker brewing. Photo by Zack Xavier on Unsplash. Gear Guides The 4 Best Single Serve Coffee Makers (Keurig K-Cup Picks) The best single serve coffee maker is the one that fits your kitchen, your budget, and your daily coffee habit, and for most US households, that… May 25, 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 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 An espresso coffee machine. Photo by Krists Luhaers on Unsplash. Gear Guides The 3 Best Espresso Machines for Home Use The best espresso machine for you depends on three things: your budget, whether you want to grind your own beans, and how much you actually want… May 26, 2026 French press coffee maker with freshly brewed coffee on a wooden table Gear Guides The 3 Best French Presses: Bodum, ESPRO & Frieling The best French press isn’t the cheapest, and it isn’t the most expensive, it’s the one that fits how you actually drink coffee. If you brew… May 26, 2026 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