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.
Drinks & Brewing
Why is my coffee watery? 5 reasons & fixes
Nobody wants a watery coffee, but how do you avoid it? Learn the 5 reasons why your coffee could be too watery.
May 5, 2026
Gear Guides
The 6 Best Coffee Percolators: Electric, Stovetop & Camping
Percolator coffee has been making a quiet comeback over the last few years, and once you’ve had a properly brewed cup from a stainless percolator, it’s…
May 5, 2026
Coffee Beans
Why are some coffee beans harder to grind?
Even using the same grinder, some coffee beans are much harder to grind than others. Why? It's all about density and brittleness
May 2, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Types of Coffee Drinks: 26 Coffees Explained
In this ultimate guide to types of coffee drinks, we take a deep dive into the various coffee drink types and what makes them unique from…
April 20, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Espresso vs Coffee: Caffeine, Flavour, and Which Is Stronger
An espresso shot is more concentrated than a regular cup of coffee, but a cup of regular coffee usually contains more total caffeine. A single 1…
April 16, 2026
Gear Guides
The 3 Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers: Takeya, OXO & Hario
A good cold brew maker turns a 20-minute chore into a 2-minute one. You add coarse-ground coffee to the filter basket, pour cold water in, screw…
April 9, 2026