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.

Filter All 86 Coffee Beans 16 Drinks & Brewing 46 Gear Guides 24
Sort
Newest Oldest
A caramel macchiato layered in a tall glass with caramel drizzle Drinks & Brewing What Is a Caramel Macchiato? Plus an Easy Copycat Recipe A caramel macchiato is vanilla-flavored steamed milk “marked” with a shot of espresso and finished with a caramel drizzle. It is one of the most popular… June 4, 2026 Nespresso Aeroccino 4 Milk Frother Gear Guides The 5 Best Milk Frothers for Home The best milk frother for most people is the Nespresso Aeroccino 4, a one-button machine that makes thick hot or cold foam in about a minute… June 4, 2026 Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select 10-Cup Gear Guides The 5 Best Drip Coffee Makers for Home The best drip coffee maker for most people is the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select, the machine that brews in the SCA-approved temperature range, lasts for decades,… June 5, 2026 A latte with steamed milk and microfoam in a glass Drinks & Brewing Breve vs Latte: What’s the Difference? A breve and a latte are the same drink with one swap: the milk. A latte is espresso with steamed whole milk. A caffè breve is… June 6, 2026 An espresso macchiato, espresso marked with a dollop of foam Drinks & Brewing Macchiato vs Cappuccino: What’s the Difference? A macchiato is mostly espresso; a cappuccino is a balance of espresso, milk, and foam. A traditional macchiato is a shot of espresso “stained” with just… June 6, 2026 A cortado, equal parts espresso and warm milk in a small glass Drinks & Brewing Cortado vs Macchiato: What’s the Difference? Both are small, espresso-forward drinks, the difference is how much milk and what kind. A cortado is equal parts espresso and warm steamed milk, smooth and… 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 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 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 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