FLAIR The NEO Flex with Carrying Case: Direct Lever Manual Espresso Maker for Beginners and Travel, Black

Excellent for espresso. Start with red basket, move to black once you have dialed in grind size. I use 8g/single dose. Keep pressure around 6 bar/ letter "p" for balanced espresso. Spoon out crema for more balanced taste. Preheat for light roast.

機械と違った手押しの良さ！自分の感覚で出来るようになってくるとより一層楽しさが増します！

Excelente

Gostei é muito boa

Excelente para preparar expreso

I've been interested in the Flair models for some time as a vacation/camping option, but the added cost of adding a pressure gauge had me look towards other options. I used the Staresso Plus last year with good results, but it started to fall apart pretty quickly with moderate use. This Flair 2024 refresh, with it's inclusion of a pressure gauge and affordable pricing, was a great purchase for my last vacation. With the correct grind, this makes fantastic espresso shots using the included black "naked" portafilter - if fact the included red one can be converted to "naked" by removing the pressurized bottom section, which is great for puck prep and pulling multiple shots in a row! The base is just two parts and is easily disassembled for portability. This refresh intentionally thinned the metal of the unit to avoid some of the pre-heating time that previous models required - again, is great for camping/vacation use cases! I've used Rancilio Silvia's for daily espresso for several decades and can attest to the quality of the shots this can produce (under the typical right conditions of grind/tamp/pressure/heat). I do wonder about the longevity of some of the components. The base is plastic, but seems sturdy, although it does make some creaking noises when pulling shots. The pressure gauge is rudimentary at best and does not specify bars - so this is something that could fail prematurely. Also of concern are the gaskets - I'm not sure if Flair sells replacements, but it would be great if they do to extend the life of the product.