Author Archives: 1st-line
Italian vs. Breville Espresso Machines: Which Should You Buy?
Choosing between an Italian and Breville espresso machine? This guide offers insights to help users [...]
Feb
How to Choose Your First Espresso Machine: Complete 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Choosing the right espresso machine can elevate coffee experiences. These expert tips for 2026 help [...]
Feb
Espresso Machine Comparison – Torre Peppina, Lelit Bianca, Rocket R58
Espresso Machine Comparison: Torre Peppina, Lelit Bianca, and Rocket R58 Dual Boiler Review Selecting between [...]
Feb
Compare the Torre Luigino TSP HX espresso machine with flow control to the Lelit Mara X V2 HX espresso machine
Comparison of Torre Luigino and Lelit Mara X espresso machines
Dec
Why I Trust the Quamar Coffee Grinder for Perfect Espresso
Experience the precision of the Quamar coffee grinder that I trust for brewing perfect espresso. [...]
Nov
Why can’t 1st-line recommend grinder settings for espresso?
Many customers will often ask about the setting for their grinder when thy first receive [...]
Sep
Eureka Libra Espresso Grinder – FH Screen Error
Some customers who just purchased a Eureka Libra grinder may encounter an FH screen error. [...]
Aug
Espresso Machine Damage from Inertial Forces
Many times in shipping, there will be no box damage. However, inertial forces come into [...]
Lelit Body Panels Spacing Norm
Below is an Elizabeth dual boiler espresso machine made by Lelit in Italy, and owned [...]
New Rocket FAST Espresso Machines Coming Soon!
We were just informed this morning by Rocket Espresso that new FAST espresso machines will [...]
Feb