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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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Oily coffee beans in a cup Coffee Beans Should Coffee Beans Be Oily? What It Means and When It’s a Problem Coffee beans are naturally oily, but is that good or bad? Learn everything you need to know about oily coffee beans. May 11, 2026 Two shots of freshly made espressos. Drinks & Brewing How Much Caffeine Is in a Shot of Espresso? You love your espresso, but how much caffeine are you actually getting per shot? Whether you are tracking your daily intake or just curious before ordering… May 10, 2026 An expensive coffee machine Gear Guides Do You Need an Expensive Coffee Machine?  Can you make great coffee at home on a budget? We reveal whether you really need that expensive coffee machine. May 10, 2026 Coffee grinder Gear Guides Does the type of coffee grinder make a difference? The type of coffee grinder you use to grind your coffee beans makes a surprising difference to how your coffee tastes. May 9, 2026 Serving a flat white Drinks & Brewing Flat White vs Latte: What’s the Difference? It’s flat white vs latte in this coffee comparison, as we explore the differences between two of the most popular coffees available today. May 9, 2026 Coffee beans and chocolate Coffee Beans Best Coffee Beans With Chocolate Notes  Essential reading for every chocoholic coffee-lover! We reveal the best types and brands of coffee beans with chocolate notes. May 8, 2026 Boiling coffee beans Coffee Beans What happens When You Boil Coffee Beans?  What happens when you boil coffee beans? And is it ok to simply boil coffee beans without grinding them to brew a cup of coffee? May 7, 2026 A mountain of coffee beans. Coffee Beans Can You Eat Raw Coffee Beans? So you’ve got a handful of raw coffee beans sitting in front of you and you’re wondering: can you actually eat them? Maybe you’re curious, maybe… May 7, 2026 A barista pouring an americano misto Drinks & Brewing Cappuccino vs Americano: What’s the Difference? Cappuccinos and Americanos are two of the most common espresso drinks on any US coffee menu. Both start with a shot (or two) of espresso, but… May 6, 2026 Fresh coffee beans pouring out of a coffee mug. Coffee Beans How to Tell if Coffee Beans are Fresh? The scent and flavor of freshly roasted coffee are divine, but sometimes your coffee stays unbrewed longer than you’d planned and goes a little off. It… May 6, 2026