Our reviewers
Coffee Equipment Reviewers: Meet Our Experts
Every coffee equipment review and guide on The Coffee Locator is written by one of these two reviewers and peer-reviewed by the other. See who they are, what they cover, and where to find their work.
Meet the team
Role, experience and the work each reviewer has published.
Michael Anderson
Lead Coffee Expert & Equipment Specialist
17 years in specialty coffee
Michael has 17 years in specialty coffee and covers espresso machines, coffee makers, grind & brew systems.
- 55 product reviews
- 23 guides
- Peer-reviewed by Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen
Senior Coffee Reviewer & Grinder Specialist
13 years in specialty coffee
Sarah has 13 years in specialty coffee and covers coffee grinders, grinder technology, sensory evaluation.
- 31 product reviews
- 36 guides
- Peer-reviewed by Michael Anderson
How our reviewers test and stay independent
How products are chosen, tested and scored.
Products are bought with our own funds, tested hands-on, and scored with a consistent rubric every time. We do not accept free review units, manufacturer payments, or paid placements. We do earn affiliate commissions on some links; the pages below explain how.