Category Archives: 1st-line’s Espresso Blog

Rancilio Water Recommendations

Please note: These recommendations are posted by Ranciio. We believe the TDS is too pure at 30 and too high at 150. We normally recommend 80-100 ppm TDS. Water is the main ingredient in your coffee; it can comprise over 90% of your beverage. Proper water treatment will not only ensure good flavor for your […]

Differences between Torre Alfredo TSP HX and Torre Luigino TSP HX

From Innovation to the Cup   Andrea Ferrari has spent more than 20 years cultivating his expertise and mastery in the espresso machine industry. Whether it’s the internal boiler engineering or the external grouphead mechanics, his meticulous approach ensures every machine performs flawlessly. During his time in R&D, he began developing innovative solutions to enhance […]

New Dual Boiler from Nurri Espresso

Although Nurri Espresso is relatively new, its owner, Antonio Nurri, has over 20 years of experience in the coffee industry, specifically in espresso. Our relationship with Antonio began in 2012, when he was an export manager at Izzo. After a few years, his passion led him to create his own company in 2017, where he […]

New Dual Boilers from Magister

Magister is a relatively new entrant to the espresso industry, starting back in July 1997 in Casorezzo (Milan), Italy. We started business with them in 2012, by bringing in the Stilo line. These were HX machines serviceable in both the home and commercial environments. Although they performed decently on their own, this model lacked some […]

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