Flair NEO Flex - Affordable, Simple Home Espresso

The relaunch of the NEO Flex sees two new incredible features.

• NEO Flex Integrated Pressure Gauge – Every NEO Flex will come standard with a custom pressure gauge. Use the gauge to understand the force you’re putting on the lever, and if you’re brewing in the Espresso Zone.
• No Preheat Thin-Walled Cylinder – The brewing cylinder of the NEO Flex was redesigned to remove 100 grams of stainless steel. This reduction in thermal mass means that no preheat is required before brewing. Just add your boiled water and lower the lever. This is a huge level-up in terms of workflow!

The NEO Flex is the perfect combination of affordability and capability, a true home espresso maker for everyone and anyone. The NEO Flex is an all manual lever espresso maker. The frame is constructed of a high-strength, ultra-light polymer blend, and it comes with two different portafilters, the Flow-Control and Bottomless 2-in-1, to ensure each home barista can brew exactly how they want.

• Flow-Control Portafilter – Perfect for espresso beginners, the Flow-Control Portafilter features a restricted exit port, meaning the portafilter does the work of building the appropriate pressure needed for an espresso extraction. No dial-in required – just simple espresso brewing.
• Bottomless 2-in-1 Portafilter – Perfect for when espresso brewers are ready to further control their extraction. This portafilter requires a high-quality, espresso capable burr grinder, but means that home baristas can control the variables of each shot, and ensure their espresso is to their exacting standards.

Also included is a dosing cup, funnel and preheat cap. The NEO Flex is compatible with the pressure gauge kit.

The NEO Flex was designed to be the simplest way to brew café-quality espresso at home. As such, home baristas using the NEO Flex need no real specialized equipment, like is necessary on other Flair models.

To effectively brew with the NEO Flex, everyone will need:

• Access to a kettle to boil water with – a temperature controlled kettle will give more precision, but is not necessary
• Access to freshly roasted coffee beans – pre-ground coffee will not produce the best results
• Any coffee burr grinder – bladed grinders also will not produce good results – but high end burr grinders aren’t necessary for NEO Flex brewing with the Flow-Control portafilter and any will do!
• NOTE: When using the Bottomless 2-in-1 portafilter, a higher quality, espresso capable burr grinder is needed.

• Base
• Post & Lever 
• Standard Brew Head with No-Preheat Thin Cylinder
• Flow-Control and Bottomless 2-in-1 Portafilter
• NEO Flex Pressure Gauge and Stem
• Improved Preheat Cap
• Funnel
• Dosing Cup
• Brewing Guide

The NEO Flex is perfect for anyone looking to start brewing espresso at home, in a way that’s simple to learn and affordable. More specifically the NEO Flex is perfect for aspiring home baristas that are looking to buy their first espresso machine. The NEO Flex provides unparalleled simplicity in brewing, and allows for each user to fully understand the process. In addition, because the NEO Flex comes with the Bottomless 2-in-1 portafilter, there’s significant room to grow, and continue to learn. Others that might enjoy the NEO Flex are those looking for a convenient method to brew café-quality espresso at home. The Flex is the most affordable way of brewing real espresso, and the simplicity means the workflow is simple and satisfying.

So, if you’ve been espresso curious for a while, and are ready to start brewing espresso at home for lattes and cappuccinos, the NEO Flex is a great place to start.

• Weight – 4.51 lbs (3.18kg)
• Assembled Dimensions – 11.5″ L x 7.5″ W x 10.5″ H (29.2cm x 19.05cm x 26.67cm)
• Dose – 12-18 grams
• Input Water Capacity – 60ml
• Yield – Up to 45ml
• Warranty – Backed by a 1 year limited warranty

NEO Flex Quick Start Guide