Updated October 7, 2026
About Us: Coffee Equipment Reviewers
The Coffee Locator publishes independent coffee equipment reviews. They are written by Michael Anderson and Sarah Chen, and every recommendation follows a published review and scoring process.
- 86 product reviews
- 30 years combined experience
Quick answer
What is The Coffee Locator?
An independent review site for coffee equipment, from pour-over drippers to espresso machines. Two named reviewers write every review, and each recommendation follows a published review and scoring process.
The site earns affiliate commissions on some links, but brands cannot pay for ratings or placement.
Who runs this site?
A two-person review team with one clear mission.
The Coffee Locator is written and run by Michael Anderson and Sarah Chen, who have 17 and 13 years in specialty coffee (30 combined). Each reviewer's work is peer-reviewed by the other before publication.
- Michael Anderson
- Espresso machines and coffee makers
- Sarah Chen
- Grinders and sensory evaluation
- Coverage
- 86 product reviews and 72 guides, from grinders and drip makers to espresso machines
What do readers get?
What every review and guide is built to give you.
- Stated sources
- Each review names where its evidence comes from.
- Scores tied to criteria
- 0-10 category scores that fit the product type, behind a 5-star overall rating.
- Trade-offs, not spec sheets
- Real-world differences, drawbacks, and who should skip a product.
- Open policies
- Methodology, revenue sources, affiliate relationships, and corrections each have their own public page.
Who writes the reviews?
The two reviewers, with some of their published work.
Michael Anderson
Lead Coffee Expert & Equipment Specialist · 17 years in specialty coffee
Covers espresso machines, coffee makers, grind & brew systems. 56 product reviews and 26 guides on the site.
Sarah Chen
Senior Coffee Reviewer & Grinder Specialist · 13 years in specialty coffee
Covers coffee grinders, grinder technology, sensory evaluation. 30 product reviews and 46 guides on the site.
Every review and guide on the site is credited to one of these two; the reviewer index lists both profiles with their full publication history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions readers ask most about the site.
Can brands pay for a review?
No. Brands cannot pay for reviews or placement, and affiliate commissions never change a rating.
How often are reviews updated?
Reviews and roundups are re-checked periodically for price, availability, and new models, and every page shows its last-updated date.
Larger updates follow new owner reports that reveal issues, recalls or widespread reliability reports, price changes that affect value, and firmware changes that meaningfully alter performance.
Can I trust the affiliate links on your site?
Links point to the most relevant retailer for each product, usually (but not always) Amazon, based on price, availability, and return policy at the time of writing.
The commission rate does not decide which retailer is linked.
What happens if a review has a mistake?
Report it through the contact page; the aim is to reply within two business days.
Verified errors are corrected promptly and significant corrections are noted on the page.
Related pages
Each topic is covered in full on one page.
- Why trust us?The proof in one place: process, independence, and corrections
- How we reviewOur review process and how 0-10 scores become star ratings
- Editorial guidelinesIndependence, fact-checking and the corrections process
- How we make moneyRevenue sources and what they do not influence
- Affiliate disclosureHow affiliate links work and what they cost you (nothing extra)
- ContactQuestions, corrections, and feedback