The Art of Handcrafted Espresso
Origins
The first Flair Espresso Maker was born from the heart of an inventor and espresso lover, who began drinking coffee at just five years old in his home country of Brazil. Decades later, he asked the question, “What is the minimum needed to make a great espresso?” This meant no gadgets; just pure, delicious espresso.
Thirty years of experience as an engineer in the biomedical industry were applied to the development of the first Flair Espresso Maker. Dozens of prototypes later, he was able to successfully eliminate all the complexity found in high-end espresso machines. Everything was incorporated into a simple, elegant, and affordable product that had one purpose: handcrafting delicious espresso.
Mantra
The world came up and got itself in a hurry. Everything is faster, more efficient, higher volume. But we at Flair believe that somewhere along the way, we lost our way.
Whatever happened to doing something right the first time, even if it takes a bit longer? What happened to believing that the journey – the process – is just as enjoyable as the outcome?
We believe that a home-cooked meal is better than fast food. We believe that slowing down is as important as speeding up. We believe that happiness comes from savoring the best things in life, like a hug, a sunset, or a perfectly pressed cup of espresso.
From the Blog
How to Steam Microfoam for Latte Art at Home
Microfoam is the difference between a flat cappuccino and café-worthy latte art. Here's the full technique for steaming microfoam at home, from cold milk to your first rosetta.
Coffee Roast Levels Explained for Espresso
Understanding the coffee roast level - often printed in small type on the front of your bag of coffee beans - is actually one of the most important factors in how your morning cup tastes! Here is a breakdown of what happens inside the roaster and how to pick the right bean for your coffee set-up and personal taste preferences.
Why Isn't My Milk Frothing? Troubleshooting Microfoam for Latte Art
If your steamed milk comes out flat, watery, or full of big bubbles instead of silky microfoam, it's almost always one of a handful of fixable issues.
