About
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 testing and scoring process.
- 87 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 testing 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
- 87 product reviews and 71 guides, from grinders and drip makers to espresso machines
What do readers get?
What every review and guide is built to give you.
- Stated test conditions
- Testing period and brew or shot counts appear in each review.
- 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 27 guides on the site.
Sarah Chen
Senior Coffee Reviewer & Grinder Specialist · 13 years in specialty coffee
Covers coffee grinders, grinder technology, sensory evaluation. 31 product reviews and 44 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.
No. Products are bought with the site's own funds, so the same process applies as for any buyer.
Manufacturer samples, loaner units, and discounted purchase arrangements are declined.
Reviews and roundups are re-checked periodically for price, availability, and new models, and every page shows its last-updated date.
Larger updates follow long-term testing that reveals new issues, recalls or widespread reliability reports, price changes that affect value, and firmware changes that meaningfully alter performance.
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.
Report it through the contact page; the aim is to reply within 24-48 business hours.
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
- Testing methodologyTesting protocols 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