The Art of Handcrafted Espresso
Origins
The first Flair Espresso Maker was born from the heart of an espresso lover and inventor who set out on a journey to brew delicious espresso, in the comfort of his own home. 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 bio-medical industry were applied to the development of the Flair. 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 Dial In Espresso With the Bottomless 2-in-1 Portafilter
Learn everything you need to know to start brewing delicious espresso using a Flair manual espresso machine and the bottomless 2-in-1 portafilter.
Getting Started with Espresso: A Beginner's Guide to the Flow-Control Portafilter
Espresso setups can get expensive fast, but they don't have to! The Flair Classic's Flow Control Portafilter solves the grinder problem with a built-in restrictor that holds back flow until the system hits pressure, so pre-ground coffee works just fine.
