Building the Espresso Machine Everyone’s Talking About - Fellow’s Series 1 | NICK TERZULI!

About this Video

• Video Title: Building the Espresso Machine Everyone’s Talking About - Fellow’s Series 1 | NICK TERZULI!
• Channel: IT'S JUST COFFEE!
• Speakers: Rowan Cook, Ben Bicknel, Nick Tulli
• Duration: 01:05:50

Introduction

This video is an interview with Nick Tulli, VP of R&D at Fellow Coffee, about the company's new espresso machine, the Espresso Series 1. The hosts discuss the challenges of making high-quality espresso at home, the features of the new machine designed to overcome these challenges (like pressure profiling and thermal stability), and the future of home coffee brewing.

Key Takeaways

• Espresso Series 1 Innovation: Fellow's Espresso Series 1 aims to replicate cafe-quality espresso at home for around $1500, addressing the common issues of thermal and pressure instability in home machines.
• Addressing Home Brewing Challenges: The video highlights the common problems faced by home espresso users: inconsistent temperature, difficulty transitioning between espresso extraction and milk steaming, and the high cost versus results trade-off.
• Technological Solutions: The Espresso Series 1 uses a unique three-part heating system (low thermal mass heater, mini-boiler, and heated group head) for rapid heating and temperature stability, a smart steam wand with a temperature probe for precise milk texturing, and pressure profiling capabilities for enhanced control and flavor extraction.
• Beginner-Friendly Design: Despite its advanced features, the machine includes a user-friendly interface and guided modes to help beginners achieve high-quality results. Pressurized baskets are also included for those with less-refined grinders.
• Future of Home Coffee: The discussion predicts that home brewing will continue to advance, eventually surpassing cafe quality for many users. The role of roasters adapting to this home-brewing revolution is also emphasized.