Jamie Ueda
Contributing Writer and Analyst
Jamie Ueda (she/her) is a contributing writer and analyst in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen & Cooking Lab, where she has tested coffee and espresso machines, baking gadgets, dinnerware, ice cream makers, and other kitchen products since 2021. She has completed Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) coursework to further her expertise in coffee evaluation and brewing science.
With a background in engineering and design, she spent more than a decade developing consumer products in senior roles at both mid-sized companies and global brands before bringing that expertise to product testing and reviews. Her work has appeared in Forbes, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.
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Latest from Jamie Ueda

6 Best Clothes Steamers, Tested by Cleaning Experts
Wrinkles are no match for these handheld and upright picks.

We Made Hundreds of Espresso Shots to Find the 7 Best Machines for Your Kitchen
Whether you're pulling your first shot or upgrading your setup, these expert-tested picks make cafe-quality espresso at home.

This Compact Cuisinart FastFreeze Ice Cream Maker Convinced Me I Didn’t Need the Viral Ninja Creami
This machine makes creamy frozen treats without the bulk or noise.

I’ve Tried Dozens of Water Filter Pitchers—These Are the 5 Worth Buying
We spent hours sifting through data to check that these water filters actually work.

We Tested 60+ Espresso Machines. These Affordable Models Impressed Us the Most
Our coffee experts agree: You don’t have to spend big bucks for cafe-quality drinks at home.

We Brewed More Than 1,000 Cups of Coffee to Find the 4 Best Coffee Makers
Whether you’re craving drip coffee or cold brew, these are the top machines for every kind of coffee lover.

The Bruvi Is One of the Best Single-Serve Coffee Makers You Can Buy—and It’s on Sale for Prime Day
Our Lab pros and at-home testers put Bruvi to the test to see if it really brews better single-serve coffee.

After Brewing Hundreds of Cups of Coffee, These Are the 4 Coffee and Espresso Machines That Stood Out
We’re confident these combo machines will revolutionize your morning routine.

9 Best Clarifying Shampoos That Really Work, According to Hair Experts
We've got picks for all hair types that remove every drop of dirt, oil, and product build-up.

6 Best Coffee Makers That Grind Beans for You—and Brew a Better Cup, Based on the 12 We Tested
The easiest way to get freshly ground coffee every morning

After Baking 30 Loaves of Bread, These Are the 4 Best Bread Makers
We baked four types of bread in each machine, including gluten-free bread!

6 Best Hand Mixers, According to Expert Testing
We mixed lots of dough and whipped up heavy cream and egg whites to find the top performers.