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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.

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A manual burr grinder with its grounds chamber opened Gear Guides How to Clean a Coffee Grinder (Burr and Blade) A coffee grinder needs a dry brush-out every week or two and a full strip-down every few months. The reason is oil. Coffee beans are between… August 10, 2026 A spoonful of instant coffee granules Coffee Beans The Best Instant Coffee: 3 That Actually Taste Like Coffee The line that matters in instant coffee is freeze-dried against spray-dried. Freeze-drying removes water at low temperature and keeps far more of the aromatic compounds. Spray-drying… August 11, 2026 A black cup of coffee on a dark surface Drinks & Brewing Can You Drink Coffee While Fasting? Black coffee does not break an intermittent fast. A cup of black coffee contains about two to five calories, which is not enough to trigger an… August 11, 2026 French press coffee brewing next to a mug Drinks & Brewing French Press vs Pour Over vs Drip Coffee: Which Brew Method Wins? French press and pour over both give you more control and flavour clarity than an automatic drip machine, but they land in very different cups: French… August 17, 2026 Glass of cold brew coffee over ice Drinks & Brewing Cold Brew vs Espresso: Caffeine, Acidity and Taste Compared Ounce for ounce, espresso is by far the stronger drink, a single shot carries around 63mg of caffeine in about one ounce, while cold brew has… August 17, 2026 Iced latte with milk poured over espresso Drinks & Brewing Iced Latte vs Iced Coffee: What’s the Difference? The difference comes down to milk, not temperature. Iced coffee is brewed coffee served cold, usually black or with just a splash of milk, while an… August 17, 2026