Michael Anderson
Lead Coffee Expert & Equipment Specialist
SCA Level 2 | Professional Barista Trainer | 15+ Years Testing Experience
About Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson is a certified coffee expert with over 15 years of hands-on experience testing and reviewing coffee equipment. As a former barista trainer, he has personally trained over 200 baristas in extraction techniques, milk texturing, and equipment operation. His expertise in grinder mechanics, espresso machine technology, and extraction science has helped thousands of coffee enthusiasts and specialty coffee shops make informed purchasing decisions. Michael has conducted hands-on testing of 500+ coffee products across 12 categories and is a regular contributor to specialty coffee publications and industry testing panels.
Professional Certifications
- SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) Level 2
- Certified Coffee Expert
- Professional Barista Trainer
Key Achievements
- Tested 500+ coffee products
- Trained 200+ professional baristas
- 15+ years testing experience
Guides by Michael Anderson
How to Choose a Burr Grinder
Expert guide to choosing the perfect burr grinder. Learn about burr types, grind settings, pricing, and essential features for better coffee.
How to Pick Espresso Beans
Learn how to choose perfect espresso beans. Expert guide covering bean types, roast levels, freshness, and flavor profiles for amazing shots.
Espresso Machine Types Explained
Complete guide to espresso machine types - manual, semi-automatic, automatic, and super-automatic. Expert advice on features and pricing.
Product Reviews by Michael Anderson
Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker
Cuisinart Grind & Brew Coffee Maker
De'Longhi TrueBrew Automatic Coffee Maker
OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker
Smeg DCF02CRUS Drip Coffee Maker
Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select
Breville Bambino Plus
Breville Barista Express Impress
Breville Barista Touch Impress
Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma
Breville Oracle Espresso Machine
DeLonghi Dedica EC685
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte
DeLonghi La Specialista Opera EC9555
DeLonghi La Specialista Prestigio
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM290.21.B
DeLonghi Stilosa EC260
Gaggia Classic Pro
Jura E8 Super-Automatic Espresso Machine
Mr. Coffee Café Barista
Nespresso VertuoPlus
