Flair The NEO Flex with Carrying Case: UPDATED Direct Lever Manual Espresso Maker for Beginners and Travel - Pressure Gauge for 9 BAR Brewing Included
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Size: NEO Flex with Carrying Case
Color: Black
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- HANDCRAFT ESPRESSO AT HOME - The Flair NEO Flex is a 100% human-powered, manual espresso press. With the Flair NEO Flex espresso machine, you have a complete manual espresso maker that can produce professional quality, 9BAR 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.
- BREW REAL ESPRESSO - The NEO Flex is an all-manual, lever-based espresso maker. The NEO Flex is constructed from a lightweight poly frame, which is strong and durable, but also light enough to take or store anywhere. And, because the NEO Flex draws on Flairs existing lever-based espresso technology, you know that youll get delicious espresso in your cup every time.
- CHOOSE YOUR PORTAFILTER - The Flair NEO Flex comes with two different portafilters to provide users the ability to select between convenience and control. Start with the red Flow Control portafilter, which doesnt require a high-quality burr grinder, and which automatically generates the pressure needed for a great espresso extraction. When ready, switch to the Bottomless 2-in-1 Portafilter to dial in your espresso for full control. This portafilter requires a high quality burr grinder.
- KEY PRODUCT UPDATES - The updated NEO Flex now features two key updates, an integrated pressure gauge for direct feedback while brewing your espresso, and a new thin brewing cylinder that requires no preheat. Just add your grounds, your just boiled brew water, and you'll get delicious espresso at home. The lever system of the NEO Flex is capable of generating between 6-9 BAR of pressure, exactly that needed to extract cafe-quality espresso.
- CUSTOM TRAVEL CASE - This NEO Flex is ready to travel with a custom, padded travel case that zips open and closed. A top compartment will snugly fit the NEO Flex base while the bottom compartment holds the frame and brewing head. A padded insert protects the two sides to ensure your NEO Flex stays in great condition while traveling or in storage.
- EASY TO CLEAN - The Flair NEO Flex is easy to clean and comes with a patented, removable brewing head. When done brewing your espresso, just removed the entire brewing head, separate the parts, and rinse with cool water. No complicated washing or cleaning required!
Brand: Flair
Color: Black
Product Dimensions: 11.5"D x 7.5"W x 10.5"H
Special Feature: Manual
Coffee Maker Type: Espresso Machine
Brand: Flair
Color: Black
Product Dimensions: 11.5"D x 7.5"W x 10.5"H
Special Feature: Manual
Coffee Maker Type: Espresso Machine
Filter Type: Reusable
Style: Casual
Specific Uses For Product: Espresso Brewing
Exterior Finish: Matte
Included Components: Filter
Operation Mode: Manual
Human Interface Input: Dial
UPC: 860006241261
Item Weight: 5.61 pounds
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Date First Available: January 3, 2024
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There are a lot of online reviews of the Flair system so I will focus on my initial impressions of the quality of the Flair Neo, rather than making espresso with it. I will update this once I have a handle on pulling a good shot, and after receiving the bottomless portafilter. My normal espresso machine has to be sent in for service, and I wanted to have a high level espresso machine to use on the road with our camper van. The Flair + a hand grinder seemed like the perfect solution. This being the cheapest model in the Flair lineup, I was interested to see how it would stack up to the higher end models that I have seen reviewed. Upon opening the box, the first thing I could tell is that this is a high quality unit. The grey finished metal frame is quality all the way. It's also great to look at, especially with the red and stainless color of the group head / portafilter. The way the frame attaches and detaches is pretty smart -- very stable and yet takes a second to take apart for storage. This will be great for travel. There is also a screw with a washer that they include in the box for permanently attaching the two parts of the frame for added stability if you don't need to take it apart for travel. Without the screw, there is some play in the frame and the handle, but nothing that should cause any instability because once you put 30-40 pounds of force on the lever, nothing is going to move. Included is a red pressurized portafilter. I am somewhat of a geek when it comes to making espresso, so the pressurized portafilter would not be my first choice. I prefer to use the correct grinder and grind settings to dial in my shots and get the maximum flavor out of my espresso. Therefore I plan to get the bottomless portafilter accessory that they offer (there is currently a promo for a free one, but afterwards it is $24, a reasonable price). However, that said, there are times that the pressurized one may come in handy, such as trying a different batch of coffee without having to take the time and waste coffee to dial it in. Plus, being so small, this is an easy thing to keep around while traveling. The plunger for the group head mechanism is made of high-grade plastic. For me, this is probably the biggest disadvantage, as I would prefer 100% stainless. However, the good news is that in the future, if I purchase the pressure gauge, it includes a stainless plunger. This plunger makes contact with the hot water, although it does not directly contact the coffee. I would like to see a stainless steel plunger instead of the plastic one, at least available as an option but without the pressure gauge. The rest of the parts are the plastic funnel (a nice touch) and a plastic hollow tamper. This tamper is not a "real" tamper, but it can do the job. They sell a "real" tamper as an accessory that fits the portafilter size. Speaking of which, here is a general tip I learned that helps one figure out how much force to apply for tamping: press down evenly with increasing progressive force and feel the coffee compress as the tamper moves down. Once you feel the coffee no longer moves, stop. Don't force it. This will create consistent tamping no matter what the coffee or grind level. The final part is a thick plastic tray for placing your cup. This just sits on the frame, and isn't really needed. Nice that they include it but I might not bring it with me for travel. The NEO does not include the case that the higher end models include. I was fine without it, as I will create my own that also has room for a grinder and fits where I need it to. I look forward to getting my feet wet and learning to pull good shots with the Flair. Overall, the Neo -- with the optional bottomless portafilter -- is a good value and seems to offer the same quality as in the higher end models, and since the components are the same, obviously the espresso pulled will be of equivalent quality. UPDATE: After a little while with this Neo I quickly realized I wanted the Pro 2 version. The main reason was because the Neo can't accommodate the pro's group head (available separately), which was only apparent to me after purchase. The capacity of the Neo is a bit small, and the shape of the basket combined with the bottomless filter makes it difficult to avoid a bit of a sideways splattering mess. The Neo is wonderful, but the pro has truly blown my mind and was well worth the upgrade. After a little bit of a learning curve, I'm now pulling shots consistently better or at least on par with what I often get at the very best third-wave espresso bars.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020 by Mountain Cat
Size: NEO Flex
Color: Black
Awesome device to try out manual espresso making! In the long run it gets too fiddly for me... I wanted to experiment with all the variables that go into espresso making, from pre-infusion, shot duration, temperature, pressure profile, etc. without breaking the bank. The flair neo is an awesome entry point for this to figure out whether all the hype is worth it to me and whether I want to really customize my espresso or whether I prefer to revert back to pressing a button and drinking whatever comes out. So far I'm very excited and really love what comes out so I'm inclined to continue on this path. But I will be upgrading to a less fiddly machine. The flair neo definitely works, but there are a lot of parts making it all more hassle than I would like for a daily routine. There are more pieces to collect before getting going than I'd like, cleaning up the hot cylinder after the shot is no fun, and then there's all this stuff to wash and dry. Plus there's a kettle needed, pouring to pre-heat the cyclinder (light roasts), pouring just to the line for the shot, etc. Definitely not a deal-breaker in the experimentation phase, but eventually it gets a bit old. I've pre-ordered an odyssey argos at this point... One must-have accessory if one is to do long pre-infusions is a mirror so one can see the screen filling in, not to mention a "mini" scale that fits into the base.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025 by Thorsten von Eicken
Size: NEO Flex
Color: Black
I'm retired. I say that right from the start because I'm not sure this product would have worked for me if I had time restraints. Having said that, I am retired and I actually enjoy "the process". I need to do a video because I've gotten the process down to a science - no wasted movements. LOL As you can tell, a big part of this product is the built in hassle factor. There are machines that do everything from grinding the beans to ejecting the puck into a bin. This is the key - you must determine for yourself how your schedule fits into this equation. That being said, this product is perfect because the output can be perfect. If you're familiar with the espresso arena, there is a whole bunch of machines and products that are incapable of producing a perfect product. 100% accurate to say this can produce that perfect product. I like everything about it, and I don't see changing anything, BUT if I knew then what I know now, I would upgrade to the metal unit with the larger "tub". Other than that - this is a FANTASTIC product.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024 by Way too much crapola
Size: NEO Flex
Color: Black
I really enjoy making espresso with my flair. It's a good result for the $. I found the alignment of the pressure gauge to not fit very well, so much that it reduces the ability of the head to build pressure because it's not centered when the gauge is used. I returned it. Additionally there is a major design flaw in the silicone base used to preheat the chamber. The first time I used it I picked up the chamber and the bottom dropped out spilling hot water down the front of me. Flair provided some technique suggestions, which I felt were totally inappropriate versus addressing the bad design and foreseeable safety issues with using a silicone mold that has no connection to the chamber. If they keep this up they are asking for legal trouble. I would suggest they actually redesign the component so that it attached securely and make it right for people. Update- The very thin piece of plastic that holds the lower rubber gasket on has broken. I have reached out to flair, but have received no response to the warranty request. Lowering review to 1 star for absolutely no follow up regarding outreach.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024 by caleb f. caleb f.