Coffee Writer & Biohacker
James Bellis
Bali, Indonesia
James writes about coffee, supplements, and daily wellness with a focus on what actually works. His approach blends curiosity with practical insight, helping readers navigate modern wellness with intention and evidence.
Every product recommendation is tested in-house using the Editor Lab methodology. With years of hands-on experience in sourcing, roasting, and the specialty coffee supply chain, he brings real industry knowledge to every review.
Articles
Roasteries visited
Brands reviewed
Years in coffee
Writes about
Coffee · Functional Drinks · Biohacking · Supplements · Wellness
Credentials
SCA Coffee Skills Diploma · License to Work in Coffee, Academy of Food & Wine Service
Featured in
Forbes · The Telegraph · Mail Online · The London Standard · SL.Man
Latest by James
Innermost Hydrate Review: The Label It Will Not Print
Independent Innermost Hydrate review: what the label hides, the '5x hydration' claim checked, real reviews, price, and its rank against 21 rivals.
ViDrate Review: A Squash Replacement, Not a Salt Sachet
An honest ViDrate review built on the brand's own panel: 38mg sodium a stick, how the free trial subscription works, and verified customer reviews.
Free Soul Electrolytes Review: 1,000mg Sodium, Tasted
We reviewed Free Soul Hydrate against our formulation-purity framework: 1,000mg sodium, 10 ingredients, stevia, and the saltiness complaint buyers keep naming.
Reviewed by James
James fact-checks and reviews content for accuracy across these topics.
Editorial standards
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