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.

A cortado served in a small glass 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 A flat white coffee in a ceramic cup 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 Three espresso and milk drinks side by side 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 Best espresso machine with built-in grinder 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 White chocolate mocha coffee drink 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 Iced matcha latte with oat milk in a glass 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 Brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso drink 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 Keurig coffee maker on a kitchen counter 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 Espresso martini cocktail with coffee foam 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 Irish coffee in a glass mug with cream floating on top 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