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Our Coffee Experts & Reviewers

Every coffee equipment review and guide on The Coffee Locator is written by one of these two reviewers and peer-reviewed by another. 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

Former specialty-café barista trainer with SCA Level 2 certification, focused on reviewing espresso machines and coffee makers.

Certifications

  • SCA Coffee Skills Programme — Level 2 (Specialty Coffee Association, 2021)
  • Certified Coffee Expert — Coffee Quality Institute
  • Professional Barista Trainer Certificate — SCA Education (2021)
Published
56 product reviews · 26 guides
Peer-reviewed by
Sarah Chen
Espresso MachinesCoffee MakersGrind & Brew SystemsExtraction ScienceEquipment EvaluationBrewing Technique
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Sarah Chen

Senior Coffee Reviewer & Grinder Specialist

13 years in specialty coffee

Q Grader specializing in cupping, grinder reviews, and equipment selection advice for specialty cafés.

Certifications

  • Q Grader Licence — Coffee Quality Institute (2014)
  • SCA Coffee Skills Programme — Brewing & Sensory modules (2021)
  • Certified Cupping Judge — Specialty Coffee Association
Published
30 product reviews · 46 guides
Peer-reviewed by
Michael Anderson
Coffee GrindersGrinder TechnologySensory EvaluationBrew Method OptimizationBean SelectionFlavor Analysis
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Who reviews what?

Each reviewer leads the categories closest to their background; the other checks the draft.

Michael Anderson

Leads Espresso Machines (33), coffee makers (21), grinders (2).

Sarah Chen

Leads grinders (9), coffee makers (8), Coffee Beans (7), Grinders (5), Espresso Machines (1).

Every review explains its rating and names its sources. The full process is on the methodology page, linked below.

How our reviewers work and stay independent

How products are chosen, assessed and scored.

  • Reviews are built from manufacturer specifications and published owner feedback.
  • Every product is scored with a consistent rubric.
  • 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.
Why Trust UsAffiliate DisclosureOur MethodologyEditorial Guidelines