Natalie Bass

Natalie Bass - reviews expert and qualified barista

Natalie is a senior reviews writer for Good Food, covering kitchen appliances, kit and tools, with a particular focus on coffee machines. She has a Barista Skills qualification from the Specialty Coffee Association, has trained at the London School of Coffee, and worked as a coffee-shop barista for four years. Before joining Good Food, she was a print magazine journalist and has a decade of experience working in publishing.

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