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Milton Coffee Co. — Line1 Espresso Machine

An all-metal capsule espresso machine for Nespresso OriginalLine pods, with pre-infusion, a 2L tank and a lifetime warranty. Pricey for a pod machine, but hard to beat on convenience.

What it is

A capsule espresso machine from Milton Coffee Co., a small team based in Milton, Georgia. It takes Nespresso OriginalLine capsules and compatibles, but it’s built like a much more expensive machine.

  • Capsules: Nespresso OriginalLine and compatibles. It does not take Vertuo pods.
  • Build: metal panels and solid machined switches and lever. Everything the coffee touches on its way to the cup is SUS304 stainless steel. It weighs 21 lbs.
  • Brewing: a pre-infusion step before each shot, and an automatic rinse of the filter plate after. Milton doesn’t publish the pump pressure or brew temperature.
  • Controls: three switches for a single, a double and hot water. You can program the volume for each.
  • Capacity: a 2L water tank and a used-pod bin that holds 12
  • Extras: a heated cup tray, an adjustable tray that fits cups up to 20oz, dimmable LED lighting and automatic shut-off
  • Size: 6in wide, 16in deep and 11.5in tall (15.8in with the lever up)
  • Warranty: limited lifetime for the original owner, plus a 45-day trial with a refund

In the video

Daddy Got Coffee covers it in Nespresso Should Have Made This.

Who it’s for

People who care most about convenience and still want a good shot. Pair it with specialty-roaster capsules, not the grocery-store sleeves. My full review lists some pods worth buying. If you want to set temperature and pressure yourself, the MORNING Machine takes the same pods, though it’s a bit hard to get in the USA.