Adventure starts before the first step
Espresso made for trailheads, campsites, road trips, and everywhere between.
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FIRST LIGHT · NE-01
Espresso wherever morning finds you.
20 BAR · SELF-HEATING · 3-IN-1 · USB-C
First Light™ Portable Espresso Maker
Sale price
$109.99
Regular price $129.99
WHY FIRST LIGHT
Built for mornings beyond the kitchen
SELF-HEATING
Brew without a traditional espresso machine. Add water and let First Light heat it for extraction.
3-IN-1 BREWING
Use ground coffee, small capsules, or large capsules with the included brewing system.
MADE TO MOVE
Compact and rechargeable for trailheads, campsites, road trips, and travel.
BUILT FOR OUT THERE
Good mornings don’t need an outlet.
From trailheads to campsites, First Light brings espresso beyond the kitchen.
HOW IT WORKS
Espresso in three simple steps.
01
FILL
Add water to the 80 mL tank and load your ground coffee or capsule.
02
BREW
Start First Light and let the self-heating system prepare the water and extract your espresso.
03
GO
Pour, sip, and take your morning wherever the day leads.
MADE FOR MORNINGS OUT THERE
The best mornings don’t always happen at home.
North Ember creates gear for trailheads, campsites, road trips, and the moments that happen before the day really begins.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
What can I brew with First Light?
First Light works with ground coffee, small capsules, and large capsules using the included 3-in-1 brewing system.
Does First Light heat the water?
Yes. Add water and First Light can heat it for extraction. You can also use pre-heated water when you want to brew more quickly.
How long does brewing take?
Water heating takes about 5–6 minutes, followed by roughly 70 seconds for extraction.
What comes in the box?
First Light includes the portable espresso maker, ground-coffee adapter, capsule brewing components, coffee spoon, USB-C charging cable, storage bag, user manual, and retail box.