Overview
Fellow Espresso Series 1 Espresso Machine
Introducing the Fellow Espresso Series 1 Espresso Machine, a game-changer in the world of coffee that took the spotlight when it was announced in April 2025 and showcased later that year at the Specialty Coffee Association Expo. With 1st-line proudly bringing this innovative marvel to coffee enthusiasts in May 2026, the Series 1 redefines your home brewing experience.
At the heart of its extraordinary performance lies the groundbreaking Boosted Boiler System, engineered for rapid heating that delivers an exceptional brew in just about two minutes! Say goodbye to long waiting times and hello to a seamless transition from coffee to steam—enjoy an almost instant hot milk froth for lattes and cappuccinos. Elevate your daily ritual with the Fellow Espresso Series 1, where speed, efficiency, and unparalleled quality unite in every cup. Whether you’re a seasoned barista or a casual sipper, this machine promises to transform your coffee game—making each sip a delight to savor. Don’t miss out on experiencing this cutting-edge innovation!
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Features
Boosted Boiler System
The Fellow Espresso Series 1 uses a unique three-part heating system designed to combine the temperature stability of a traditional boiler machine with the fast responsiveness of modern on-demand heating technology. Instead of relying on a single heating source, the machine uses three independently controlled heating elements that work together to maintain precise brewing and steaming temperatures with a warm-up time of two minutes or less.
The flow-through heater rapidly preheats incoming water before it reaches the boiler, dramatically reducing overall heat-up time while supporting fast transitions between brewing, steaming, and hot water use. Working alongside it, the compact boiler helps stabilize temperatures and reduce fluctuations during operation, especially when switching from espresso extraction to milk steaming. A dedicated heated grouphead further improves consistency by actively maintaining temperature at the coffee puck itself, helping promote more even extraction and balanced flavor. Together, the system delivers fast startup, strong thermal control, and workflow performance that feels far more advanced than a traditional single boiler design.
Flow-Through Heater
Rapidly preheats incoming water before it reaches the boiler, dramatically reducing heat-up time while supporting fast transitions between espresso brewing, steaming, and hot water delivery.
Stabilized Boiler System
Working alongside the flow-through heater, the compact boiler helps minimize temperature fluctuations during brewing and steaming for more consistent performance throughout operation.
Actively Heated Grouphead
A dedicated grouphead heater maintains stable temperature directly at the coffee puck, promoting more even extraction, improved consistency, and balanced flavor in every shot.
The result?
Almost instant coffee to steam mode
mere seconds
Consistent results
from shot to shot
Very fast heat up time
~ 2 minutes
Designed for Every Level
From your first espresso to more advanced dialing in, the Fellow Series 1 is built to grow with you. It’s intuitive and approachable for beginners, while still offering the control, features, and flexibility that more experienced users can appreciate as they refine their craft.
Assisted Milk Steaming
Create smooth, café-style milk with greater ease and consistency. Real-time temperature feedback and automatic steam shutoff help guide the process from start to finish, removing the guesswork of when to stop steaming. Whether you’re making lattes or cappuccinos, the Series 1 helps you achieve silky texture while reducing the risk of overheating and preserving the milk’s natural sweetness.
Built-In Brewing Guidance & Feedback
Step into espresso with confidence and clarity. The Series 1 offers guided brewing that walks you through each stage of the process, while intelligent shot feedback highlights what to adjust for better extraction. Instead of second-guessing results, you get clear, actionable insights that make dialing in easier and more intuitive—helping you consistently improve and enjoy better espresso over time.
Parts & Accessories Included
- 58mm bottomless portafilter (black aluminum)
- 18g 58mm single-wall double-shot basket
- 18g 58mm double-wall double-shot basket
- 58mm shot splitter
- 58mm metal tamper (black)
- 58mm backflush disk
- 10oz steaming pitcher
- Steam wand tip cleaning tool
- Cleaning supplies: Descaler and backflush tablets
- Water hardness test strip
Specifications
| Brand | Fellow |
|---|---|
| Height (inches) | 11, approximate |
| Width (inches) | 12.5, approximate |
| Depth (inches) | 17.25, approximate |
| Weight (pounds) | 22 |
| Wattage (watts) | Coffee-1500 |
| Voltage (volts) | 110 – 120 |
Notes
General Espresso Machine Notes/Warnings:
- Upon first use (tank/reservoir models): On the initial start-up (or after a long period of non-use), it is important to make sure the pump is removing water from the tank. When the machine is powered on, you will hear the pump running. After 5 seconds, squeeze the in-line hose in the tank (usually the longest hose, has a particle filter attached). if you hear a different sound, this means the pump is working correctly. If not, immediately power down the machine and contact us. For more information, visit this page General Manual Pump Priming.
- Electrical: To avoid electrical damage to this espresso machine which is not considered a manufacturer's defect, please acquire and install a single-outlet surge suppressor rated at 1080 joules or higher. Without the recommended surge suppressor, the espresso machine can be damaged at the power switch, the electronics, the heating element, the pressurstat, or the wiring inside. For more information, visit this page Power Protection.
- Water: To increase the useful life and not damage your espresso machine, please use softened water. Softened water is water without calcium and magnesium, but still has other minerals for espresso extraction. Do not use distilled, purified, or reverse osmosis water as these types of water create oxidation with the metals and cause the same damaging effects as limescale. For more information, visit this page Water Choice.
- Descaling: We do not recommend descaling unless there is an issue with the espresso machine. Too much descaling can eat away at the metals and gaskets inside an espresso machine. As a preventative measure, we recommend using softened water as explained in the bullet point above.
- Backflushing: This procedure of cleaning the grouphead will need to be performed from time to time. For more information, visit this page Espresso Machine Backflush – Why 50?
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