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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.
Drinks & Brewing
Cortado vs Latte: What’s the Difference?
The difference between a cortado and a latte is milk: a cortado is a small drink of espresso cut with an equal amount of warm milk,…
June 7, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Cortado vs Flat White: What’s the Difference?
The difference between a cortado and a flat white is foam and size: a cortado is espresso with an equal splash of warm milk and almost…
June 8, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Macchiato vs Cappuccino vs Latte: The Differences Explained
The difference between a macchiato, a cappuccino, and a latte is how much milk and foam you add to the same shot of espresso. A macchiato…
June 9, 2026
Gear Guides
Best Espresso Machine with Built-in Grinder
A built-in grinder is the single biggest upgrade you can make to your espresso setup. Fresh-ground coffee goes stale within minutes, by the time pre-ground coffee…
June 16, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
White Chocolate Mocha Recipe
A white chocolate mocha is what happens when espresso meets white chocolate sauce and steamed milk, it’s rich, sweet, and creamy in a way that regular…
June 17, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
An iced matcha latte is one of the simplest things you can make at home, matcha powder, cold milk, ice, and a good whisk. The version…
June 19, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso
The brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso became a Starbucks staple for a reason, it hits every note at once: bold espresso, caramel-like brown sugar sweetness,…
June 21, 2026
Gear Guides
How to Descale and Clean a Keurig (Step-by-Step Guide)
Your Keurig coffee maker is a workhorse, but it quietly accumulates calcium deposits, coffee oils, and bacteria with every brew. Left unchecked, this buildup slows the…
June 23, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Espresso Martini Recipe
An espresso martini is one of the few cocktails that genuinely tastes like great coffee. Two shots of fresh espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur, shaken hard…
June 24, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Irish Coffee Recipe
Irish coffee is simpler than it looks. Hot strong coffee, Irish whiskey, a little brown sugar, and cold cream floated on top so the coffee passes…
June 25, 2026