The popular Fellow Espresso Series 1 is slashing $200 off its price for Amazon Prime Day 2026, marking its first-ever discount and a significant price drop.
Fellow has a knack for creating products that appeal to both casual users and serious enthusiasts, and the Espresso Series 1 is a prime example. Hailed as a game-changer, this espresso machine, which earned an 8/10 WIRED Recommends rating, has redefined home espresso expectations. It beautifully blends power with user-friendliness, making it a top pick for home latte lovers.
What sets the Series 1 apart is its accessibility for exploring pressure and shot profiles, moving beyond basic 15-bar pressure machines. It offers easy-to-select presets for different bean types and a unique "lever" option with six infusion stages that mimic manual machine techniques for a rich, syrupy shot with great crema. It even allows for wild, bitterness-free turbo shots.
This level of advanced functionality was previously only available in machines costing upwards of $5,000. Now, for a limited time, the Series 1 is available starting at $1,300. The real test, of course, is the taste and ease of use, and the Fellow excels here. It boasts impressive temperature stability, quick two-minute warm-up times, and automatic milk frothing that rivals semi-automatic machines.
While you'll still need a quality grinder (the Baratza Encore ESP is recommended, though Fellow has a new Opus 2), and ensure you have about 20 inches of counter clearance for filling the water tank, the Series 1 remains a powerhouse. Despite minor reports of volumetric control inconsistencies, which Fellow is addressing with a firmware update, it stands out as the most robust and customizable espresso maker in its price range, outperforming most competitors even at full price.
Other top Fellow products are also seeing a 20 percent discount for Prime Day. The Fellow Aiden, WIRED's top pick for drip coffee makers, is $80 off. This precision coffee maker allows extensive customization of brewing parameters, including elevation adjustments, and was a groundbreaking release in 2024. Additionally, the highly regarded Fellow precision kettle, known for its sleek design, fast heating, and programmable temperature control, is $40 off, making it an attractive upgrade for any coffee setup.
