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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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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 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 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 Manual coffee grinder with coffee beans and a wooden spoon. Photo by Ashkan Forouzani on Unsplash. 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 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 Parts of a coffee machine 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