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Our Panel

We select seasoned baristas and coffee experts with outstanding sensory skills and a passion for guiding consumers to the best possible coffee experience. Each panelist is chosen not only for their tasting expertise but also for their ability to clearly express and convey experiences of flavor, aroma, and texture. Their communication skills ensure that every nuance is captured and conveyed. With deep experience and a shared love for great coffee, our panel brings both experience and clarity to every review.

Andrew Brunner

Barista, Brewery & Spirits expert. Writing and creative professional.

Meet Andrew, a lifelong coffee lover with a deep passion for flavor, roast, and origin. He’s spent years exploring the coffee world, developing a sharp and thoughtful palate. Andrew also has a background in craft beer, adding depth to his sensory skills.

He’s skilled at translating taste notes into clear, descriptive feedback. On the panel, he brings both curiosity and a trained perspective. Andrew is excited to help shape coffees that resonate with real drinkers.

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Adele Pruni

Former Barista, consumer experiences.

Meet Adele, a former barista at high-end brewers. She is a passionate coffee drinker with a love for discovery and depth in every cup, and

She brings an open mind and a curious palate to the tasting panel, eager to explore new flavor profiles. She’s attuned to the emotional side of taste—how coffee makes people feel and connect. Her thoughtful observations add richness to every discussion around the table.

Adele is excited to evaluate craft coffees that spark joy and meaning in everyday moments.

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Sandra Alvarez

+6 years as Barista and coffee expert

Sandra brings over a decade behind the (coffee) bar, where she’s dialed in espresso shots, steamed thousands of lattes, and connected with coffee lovers from all walks of life. Her hands-on experience as a barista gives her a deep, intuitive understanding of what makes a cup truly satisfying. Sandra isn’t just tasting—she’s drawing from years of serving, observing, and refining. She knows how subtle changes in flavor or balance can make or break someone’s daily ritual. On this panel, she brings grounded, real-world insight that’s hard to beat.

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Lourdes H.

Former baristas & self-declared coffee aficionado

Lourdes brings a strong foundation in coffee, with hands-on barista experience that shaped her understanding of flavor, craft, and customer connection. She knows the rhythm of a café, the care behind every pour, and what people look for in their daily brew. With her background in service and communication, Lourdes bridges technical knowledge with an intuitive sense of what makes a cup stand out. On the panel, she offers in-depth expertise and hands-on skills — and a genuine love for great coffee.

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April Champion

Barista several times over & coffee educator.

April is a passionate coffee lover whose journey with the brew began early—she was already hooked by the age of eleven. Her curiosity only deepened over time, eventually leading her to become a barista so she could explore coffee more intentionally and hands-on. From lattes to cappuccinos to americanos, she embraced the craft with enthusiasm and care. On the panel, she brings a personal, heartfelt connection to coffee—paired with a growing expertise and a joyful approach to discovery.

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Gena Marek

Barista & Sensory Storyteller

Gena joined our panel last, has ample experience as a barista and a life-long love for coffee. Her favorite beans are from South- and Central America, with the “well-balanced, classic coffee notes - coffee as you expect it to be”, as she says. She has a knack for putting words and descriptions to flavor- and aroma-experiences, a great quality for communication about coffee and related gourmet foods.

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