Flair ClassicManual Espresso Machine

HANDCRAFT SHOTS OF ESPRESSO – With the Flair Classic Espresso Maker, you have a complete manual espresso machine that can produce professional quality shots of espresso from your home, or wherever you are. Add 60ml of boiled water and a dose of up to 18 grams to yield a 40 ml shot with beautiful crema. A burr grinder is essential for using the bottomless portafilter.

FULLY MANUAL & COMPLETELY BEAUTIFUL – The Flair Classic is a 100% human-powered, direct lever espresso press. There are no plugs or electronics, meaning the Flair will look beautiful in any coffee station or kitchen.

ADVANCED & BEGINNER ESPRESSO BREWING – The relaunched Flair Classic comes with both our Bottomless 2-in-1 Portafilter and our Flow Control Portafilter, meaning you can brew for convenience or control.

EASY TO CLEAN – The Flair Classic manual espresso machine is the only manual espresso maker with a completely detachable brewing head. This patented design allows for users to completely remove the brewing head, separate the parts, and rinse under cool water.

BUILT TO LAST – The Flair Classic is made from durable materials like cast aluminum and stainless steel, you can be sure your manual espresso maker, by Flair, is built to last. Both the aluminum press stand and the stainless steel brewing head are backed by a 3-year warranty.

As a fully capable espresso machine, the Flair Classic requires freshly roasted coffee and a kettle that can boil water.

Optional upgrades would be a high-quality, espresso capable burr grinder if you’re looking to brew with the Bottomless portafilter. Expect to pay at least $100 dollars to ensure the level of quality needed.

In addition, home-brewers should consider using a dosing scale to weigh their beans to ensure consistency and to measure output. Flair’s own Brew Scale is a wonderful, and affordable option. 

Flair Classic

• Lever Assembly and Base
• Bottomless 2-in-1 Portafilter
• Flow Control Portafilter
• Pressure gauge and stem
• Stainless Steel Dispersion Screen
• Thin Brewing Cylinder
• Dosing Cup/tamper
• Dosing Funnel
• Drip Tray
• Bolt and Hex Wrench
• Brewing Guide

The Classic is an beginner friendly direct lever espresso machine that is also perfect for advanced brewers. Anyone can learn to brew with the Flair Classic, starting with our Flow Control Portafilter. But, it should be mentioned that brewing with a Flair is more like cooking a meal for yourself, as opposed to getting takeout or using the microwave. If you’re looking for café-quality espresso at home, that you handcraft yourself, the Classic will serve you for a lifetime.

1. How much counter space does the Flair Classic need?
    The Classic’s base is 6.25 inches wide by 12.5 inches deep, and it stands 10 inches tall with the lever lowered. It weighs 5 lbs. This makes the Classic’s footprint a fraction of the size of a standard semi-automatic espresso machine.
2. How is a manual lever machine different from a semi-automatic?
   A semi-automatic espresso machine uses a pump to apply pressure. With the Flair Classic, you apply the force yourself with the lever while watching the built-in pressure gauge. You get more control in a smaller machine, in addition to a more hands-on process.
3. What are the key benefits of manual espresso?
   Manual espresso gives you full control over every brewing variable, from pressure to ratio, with a built-in gauge showing you what’s happening as you pull. Full control means you can brew your espresso to exactly your tastes, impossible in many other machines.
4. Is the Flair Classic good for beginners?
   Absolutely! The Classic comes with a Flow Control Portafilter that works with any grinder or pre-ground coffee, so you can start brewing without dialing in your grind. When you’re ready for more control, switch to the included Bottomless 2-in-1 Portafilter, which requires a high-quality burr grinder.
5. How long does it take to prepare espresso manually?
   You can brew a shot of espresso on the Classic in about four minutes, including optionally preheating the brew cylinder, prepping your puck with a good grinder, and heating your water with a good kettle.
6. Do I need to preheat the Flair Classic?
   The thin cylinder on the Classic doesn’t require a preheat, but if you’d like an extra hot shot, or better thermal control, preheat it with boiling water using the included preheat cap.
7. How much espresso does the Flair Classic make, and what brew ratios does it support?
   The standard dose is 12–18g, the water capacity is 60ml, and the yield is up to 40ml. You can easily brew a double shot on the Flair Classic.
8. Can the Flair Classic make café-quality espresso at home?
   Absolutely, that’s what it’s designed for. As with anything handcrafted, there’s a slight learning curve, but the full control of the direct lever system lets you brew café-quality espresso at home.
9. Can I make latte art and milk drinks with Flair Espresso machines?
   Yes. Pair the Flair Classic with one of Flair’s two home milk steaming options: the Wizard stovetop steamer or the eWizard electric steamer.
10. How do I clean it?
    The Classic’s brew head detaches completely, so you can separate the parts and rinse them under tap water. No soap is needed. Keep the gauge dry!
11. What is the warranty for the Flair Classic?
     The Classic is backed by a 3-year limited warranty on the press stand and brewing cylinder. Shorter coverage applies to wear parts like O-rings, the silicone sleeve, piston, gauge, and portafilter. See our warranty page for full details.

• Weight – 5 lbs (2.27kg)
• Case Dimensions (Classic Pressure Kit Only) – 12.5″ L x 9″ W x 3.25″ H (32cm x 23cm x 8cm)
• Assembled Dimensions – 12.5″ L x 6.25″ W x 10″ H (32cm x 16cm x 25.4cm)
• Dose – 12-18 grams
• Input Water Capacity – 60ml
• Yield – Up to 45ml

• Classic Manual
• Classic with Pressure Kit Manual