Fellow Opus Conical Burr Espresso

Overview

Fellow has disrupted the specialty coffee accessories market with products like the Stagg kettle and Ode grinder, and the Opus Espresso represents their first foray into espresso machine manufacturing. True to Fellow's design ethos, the machine features a minimalist Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic with matte black finishing and clean geometric lines. PID temperature control provides precision uncommon at this price point, and the thermoblock heating system achieves brew temperature in under 20 seconds. The 58mm commercial group head is a statement of intent — Fellow chose industry-standard compatibility over proprietary convenience. Pre-infusion is electronically controlled with an adjustable 2-8 second window. The manual steam wand produces capable microfoam, though the compact size favors 8oz drinks. Fellow's design expertise shows in thoughtful details: a magnetic drip tray, integrated portafilter holder, and weight-activated drip tray sensor. The Opus Espresso targets the design-conscious coffee enthusiast who has outgrown pod machines and wants a beautiful, capable entry point to real espresso.

The Fellow Opus Conical Burr Espresso comes equipped with PID temperature control for precise brewing, pre-infusion for even extraction. It features a thermoblock boiler system made of stainless steel. The vibratory pump delivers 15.0 bars of pressure for optimal extraction.

Priced at $349, the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Espresso is designed for home baristas looking for quality without breaking the bank. As a semi-automatic machine, it gives you control over the brewing process while handling pressure and temperature automatically.

In terms of build quality, the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Espresso is a substantial machine, weighing in at 6.5 kg, manufactured in USA, drawing 1400W of power. With dimensions of 250 x 380 x 330 mm (W×D×H), make sure you have adequate counter space. The built-in water reservoir holds 1500 ml, making it easy to set up anywhere in your kitchen.