Flair Espresso Maker PRO 2 (Black) - An all manual lever espresso maker with stainless steel brew head and pressure gauge

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The brew water temperature drop at the end of each shot indicates that water has been drained from the cylinder. Anyone can learn to brew with the Flair PRO 2, but the process does take some effort, materials, and a small learning curve.

Release pressure: I don't do a hard push to squeeze out every last bit of water but do take the lever wheel past the top of the plunger. Preheat cylinder, second fill (if needed): Turn the cylinder upside down over the sink to drain it, and refill with hot water. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. You'll like this very capable espresso maker for travel with its relatively light weight, its flat profile when the base is removed, and its attractive, included case for the PRO and its accessories. My vintage Trosser box grinder works with my Arrarex Caravel lever, but it won't adjust fine enough for the PRO.The Flair PRO 2 is an all-manual espresso maker that produces cafe-quality espresso from your home or wherever you are. As a fully capable espresso machine, the Flair PRO 2 requires freshly roasted beans, a kettle that can boil water, and most importantly, a high-quality, espresso capable burr grinder. I gradually ease the pressure during the shot to mimic a spring lever pull and avoid overextracting the coffee.

The key point here is that this shot tasted good with a coffee home-roasted into 2C (second crack) where oil was starting to show on the beans.

Temperature control is greatly enhanced by the heavy stainless steel cylinder that can be preheated in a silicone cap. COMPLETE BREW CONTROL – The Flair PRO 2 features a custom pressure gauge with an Espresso Zone between 6-9 BAR, exactly that needed to create cafe-quality manual espresso extractions. Available in 5 models: NEO, Classic , PRO 2, and 58 these beautifully designed espresso machines will surely be the signature of your kitchen, office or coffee station.