We get asked about our setup a lot. Here’s an honest rundown of what we brew on at Deep Space Coffee, why we chose each machine, and what kind of coffee drinker each one is best suited for.
Drip Coffee
Cosori Juni
The Cosori Juni is our everyday drip machine — compact, precise, and surprisingly capable for its size. It hits the SCA-recommended brew temperature of 92–96°C and has a bloom cycle built in, which makes a real difference with fresh-roasted coffee. The bloom allows CO₂ to escape before the main brew, leading to more even extraction and a cleaner cup.
It’s an approachable machine that doesn’t require any manual technique — grind your beans, load the basket, press brew. For someone who wants specialty-level results from a drip machine without fussing over a pour over, the Juni delivers. It’s also compact enough to fit in smaller kitchens without dominating the counter.
Fellow Aiden
The Fellow Aiden is a step up in control and precision. It’s one of the few home drip machines that gives you full control over brew temperature, bloom time, bloom ratio, flow rate, and pulse brewing — essentially letting you program a pour over recipe into an automatic machine.
We use the Aiden when we want to dial in a specific coffee with more precision, or when we’re brewing for multiple people and need consistency at volume. The app connectivity lets you save and share recipes, which is useful when you’ve found the sweet spot for a particular origin. It pairs exceptionally well with our light roast single origins — the temperature control alone makes a noticeable difference on delicate Ethiopian or Laos coffees.
Espresso
E61 Espresso Machine
Our espresso setup is built around an E61 group head machine — a classic design that’s been the standard in specialty espresso for decades. The E61 group head provides passive thermal stability through its large brass mass, which absorbs and distributes heat evenly across the portafilter and puck. The result is consistent shot temperature from pull to pull, which is critical for dialing in espresso.
E61 machines are manual and require technique — you’re controlling dose, grind, tamp pressure, and extraction time yourself. That learning curve is part of the appeal. Once dialed in, an E61 setup produces shots with exceptional clarity and depth that automated machines struggle to replicate.
We pair ours with Empirical Water and Third Wave Water’s espresso mineral profile for consistent, repeatable results regardless of local tap chemistry.
Pour Over Kettle
Fellow Stagg EKG Pro
For pour over, the kettle matters as much as the dripper. We use the Fellow Stagg EKG Pro and recommend it without hesitation. Here’s why:
- Temperature precision to 1°F/0.5°C — set it and it holds. No guessing, no thermometer needed.
- Counterbalanced gooseneck spout — gives you precise, controllable flow that’s essential for even saturation during a pour over bloom and main pour.
- Hold mode — keeps water at your target temperature for up to 60 minutes, so you’re never rushing a brew because the kettle cooled down.
- Built-in brew stopwatch — the base doubles as a timer, which is useful when you’re tracking total brew time without reaching for your phone.
For light roasts, we typically set the EKG Pro to 200–205°F (93–96°C). The ability to hold that temperature precisely and pour with control makes it one of the highest-impact gear upgrades a home pour over brewer can make.
The Bottom Line
You don’t need all of this to brew great coffee. Our roasted-to-order beans will shine through a basic drip machine with decent water and a fresh grind. But if you’re looking to level up your setup, any of these machines — at any price point — will reward the investment.
Want to get more out of your current setup? Check out our Brew Guides, our post on why water matters, and the drippers we use for pour over.