Flair Espresso Maker PRO 2 | Brewing Guide

[@ethangarcia6361]

One tip I have for other flair users that want to preheat using steam and don’t have anything around the house to do so, just use the drip panel (with holes) that comes with the flair. Lay it on top of your kettle, and the holes allow steam to flow up into the brewing chamber for preheating

[@ДаниилКириллов]

Thanks, that’s clever

[@twotails]

That's so smart, thanks❤

[@MrSteamDragon]

I love my Flair Pro 2 - just got it 3 days ago. I had never pulled an espresso at all before this (other types of coffee brewing, yes), but after 3 attempts, I was pulling shots i'd happily pay money for; and that was with supermarket grade coffee beans. I can't wait to experiment with my nicer beans. Thanks Flair !

[@LucasFernandes-sr8gc]

I'm new to home espresso. Got myself a flair pro 2 and just started experimenting today. My first shot was so bad I just started laughing after I spit it out. But honestly, I'm here for it. There are so many variables this video has addressed for my next attempts. I know there's a learning curve, and I am really excited to improve. Thank you for such a wonderful product.

[@FlairEspresso]

Thanks for sharing your journey with us, may we suggest you share it with others as well here bit.ly/BrewWithFlair

[@LucasFernandes-sr8gc]

@@FlairEspresso Absolutely. Edit: I don't have a Facebook account, but however else I can help you guys out, I'm happy to do so. I don't use Facebook products

[@realMartinHamilton]

@@LucasFernandes-sr8gc I'm trying to get off Facebook. What is your mindset because I'm addicted to it and it's causing problems for me because they discriminate against conservative views.

[@codyvaughn7065]

I have both the Pro2 and the Flair grinder. It gives me espresso always as good or usually better than many excellent coffee shops around my city. The work flow is incredibly seamless with this preheat method. It's made espresso both accessible--financially and technique--and also nearly infinitely customizable.

[@FlairEspresso]

appreciate you sharing! cheers

[@JULESVERNE72]

Which grinder setting do you normally use on the Flair Grinder?

[@FlairEspresso]

@@JULESVERNE72 try one full rotation clockwise from where your grinder locks up for light roast and add a couple clicks for dark

[@climatecat]

Have had my Flair 2 Pro for 2 days only and LOOOOOVE it ! Thank you for helping me to lower my footprint while still enjoying even better brew than some of the most expensive electrical units I've had in the past. Manual all the way :)

[@FlairEspresso]

LOOOOVE this!

[@gamingreuke]

This will be my next coffee machine. I do prefer handle coffee makers than electric ones and I’m totally excited to get hands on this. I’ll be getting the white or chrome versions. Thanks for the video. I love and respect invendors creat their own videos regarding their products or inventions. Thank you so much ❤

[@jason82180]

Hello, what size portafilter is in this model? looking at levelers and tampers but there are multiple sizes available.

[@FlairEspresso]

46mm

[@KyleRowsell]

Great video Andrew!

[@FlairEspresso]

Thanks Kyle!

[@skeetarus]

How much contact does the plastic pressure gauge stem have with the water when extracting?

[@rogelioangeles9667]

What’s the black funnel you are using with the Stagg EKG, it fits flush and looks fantastic, wondering where to get one.

[@paul_om4822]

Which way round does the spray head go ? TIP bottom half of 3 cup moka pot is perfect for for preheating .

[@Page001B]

I am having difficulty finding the correct setting to grind my coffee at with the Royal and pro 3… help.

[@CristianValentinSuciu]

What scale are you guys using in this video? Thanks

[@Maciej_Pawlak]

Is there a way to distinguish original flair royal grinder? I have a bargain with slightly schratched handle but i want to check if it's OK aside that scratch. What to look for? Thanks

[@FlairEspresso]

Original had no thumb stop. Newest has silicone ribs visible inside chamber which prevents silicone sleeve from rotating under high torque

[@Maciej_Pawlak]

@@FlairEspresso thank you! I'll look into detail today. My delivery is coming. Newer model has Atzinger burrs? Or both has them?

[@robertjurcina7055]

Nice video and can't agree more how easy it is to clean and maintain, the O-ring removal was a helpful add on.

[@Naegimaggu]

May I ask what is the mystery black cone on top of Stagg EKG used for preheating the brew cylinder and portafilter? I've seen it on many of these excellent videos by Flair Espresso. I just finally ordered a new Flair PRO 2, but I'm not entirely happy with the fit and look of the current jamming funnel I've got for preheating things on top of my Stagg EKG and am looking to make my process smoother both practically and aesthetically.

[@FlairEspresso]

This exact funnel can't be purchased but a canning funnels from metal or silicone that fit your kettles opening will work fine

[@yakakiyakaki]

I love my Flair Pro 2 and Royal grinder. I’m really looking forward to the release of the Flair58 for my next purchase!

[@FlairEspresso]

🙏🙏

[@supersean2552]

What setting do you grind on for espresso with Royal Grinder and flair pro 2? I just got mine today and am not sure how fine to grind.

[@FlairEspresso]

@@supersean2552 congrats! This will be different for everyone given coffee, dose, pressure profile and other variables involved. A good place to start would be find your lock up point (where burrs touch and handle feels locked) and then rotate the crown one full turn clockwise from that point and use 16g dose

[@FlairEspresso]

@@supersean2552 also, bit.ly/BrewWithFlair

[@yakakiyakaki]

@@supersean2552 I have mine set at about the 8.5 position (from zero). You want to aim to pull your shot in about 35sec. If >35s go courser, if

[@wisemx]

The Pro 2 is pure genius, I'd boldly stack it against any machine out there. 💖

[@FlairEspresso]

You have one then?

[@wisemx]

@@FlairEspresso Using it every morning. 👍

[@hugoh.9694]

I wonder how it lines up with Kamira. I like the styling, but there are a lot of loose components. It seems more versatile on energy usage, though, since you are literally only using hot water. Kamira uses all stainless steel in their build. I'm really liking the minimalism of the Kamira. The styling and versatility of the Flair Pro 2 plus the energy versatility is making the multiple component issue thing almost a non-issue entirely. I mean, technically, with this one, you can even use a microwave oven yo heat up your water.

[@노네임-o4r]

i just got the flair pro 2 but it seems like great device. the part is that you can clean everything. i used an expensive espresso machine before but after a year, it started to have a moldy taste. i took the machine apart and there were soon disgusting green slime all over the place. with flair pro 2 i dont think i have to worry about these issues

[@WillLikesCake]

Which way is the up for the shower screen? Should the smoothside be facing down or up?

[@serjherman]

Makes no difference.

[@serjherman]

Actually, my bad. Just watched one of the older vids and heard Andrew saying that he prefers putting the smooth side up as it prevents water from getting in contact with the coffee bed before you apply pressure. *_The more you know_*

[@Danielm-3269]

What is the funnel you used on the fellow? Because it looks like it fits and matches the fellow perfectly!

[@FlairEspresso]

not aware that it's available for sale separately, was harvested from other equipment

[@Danielm-3269]

@@FlairEspresso Dang fellow should really sell something like that haha. Thank you for the awesome video as always!

[@Jose_Guzman_]

You should haven’t have included it!, now I want jt

[@jakemazzu7948]

The setting on the grinder? Just got mine!

[@KirillZubovsky]

I just got my Flair and can't figure it out quite yet. The pressure does not build up, and the water seems to go straight through with minimal pushing. What am I doing wrong?

[@eldiosotto9524]

You are grinding your coffee too coarsely, try a finer grind

[@FaithPvP]

Man I'm so excited for mine to arrive!

[@FlairEspresso]

bit.ly/BrewWithFlair

[@garyethridge9922]

Great Video, thank you. I have just started using my Flair 2 Pro today. However, I am having an issue that I am not sure how to correct now. I have an OXO Burr Grinder. In the process of finding the right grind level, I have now gone all the way down to the finest setting on the grinder. And yet still I get hardly any resistance when I pull my shot, and the pressure gauge does not even move. My Water temp is 200 degrees F, and I have adjusted the volume of beans from 0.71 oz down to 0.5 oz to no avail. I preheat in the same manner as the video, my tamping is on a level surface. It seems I am following everything as required. My Burr grinder is at least 7 years old now. It's cleaned on a regular basis and I run rice through it on a regular basis to remove oily build-up. Could my Burr grinder be too dull now. Or is it possible the pressure gauge is defective?

[@FlairEspresso]

We've tested your grinder with our products and it lacks the ability to grind find enough, also lacks enough grind settings to dial in for espresso if it were to grind fine enough. We suggest you join the owner's group on FB and do a search for compatible grinders bit.ly/BrewWithFlair

[@anamercan2428]

Hi, I just got the Flair Pro 2 and I like it very much, however it is my first day and I have a dummy question: Within the water chamber there is a sort of piston that is being pushed each time you press for an espresso, afterwards, that should be manually pushed back on the upper part of the chamber or am I doing something wrong?

[@driftadvocate1839]

the one plastic part helps push the disc back up. or uses something similar

[@blackcafe211283]

I’m using Kmax coffee grinder, can you tell me the normal setting on this grinder for Flair Pro 2 ???

[@FlairEspresso]

looks like the Brew With Flair group gave you some starting points bit.ly/BrewWithFlair

[@benmorgan5511]

What type of electric kettle is in this video? I’m new to the world of home espresso and definitely want to make sure I can get a kettle that could work with this preheat method.

[@FlairEspresso]

Stagg EKG from Fellow

[@kdiggity1]

What if I only put 12 grams of coffee in a minimum 16 gram basket? Will I still be able to brew with the pro 2 or am I better with the the signature model?

[@humbertomena4282]

Please need the name of the kettle and where to buy it, I love my Pro 2

[@hugoh.9694]

The kettle looks like an accessory they sell on their website.

[@apracticekid]

What grind size on are you on?

[@serjherman]

The maintenance part was new and informative. I wonder how soon will the O-rings give out. I guess I should've bought some spares instead of the split spout, haha. Thanks, guys!

[@FlairEspresso]

honestly we do not expect you'll ever need to replace since they are only activated while pulling a shot. you can even store the brew head assembled, they won't go flat on you. should you ever lose or nick, it would be good to have replacements on hand though

[@serjherman]

​@@FlairEspresso Finally, my caffeine addiction's found a worthy opponent then, haha. That's certainly good to know. Thanks so much, guys, and congrats on finishing the brewing guide series!

[@EvzenTrdy]

I have mine Pro 2 for a year now, I do not see any damage or wear on the o-rings yet, pressure is holding good as well

[@darmipsoul7199]

What is a name grinder in this video??

[@RealBonk]

Flair Grinder

[@FlairEspresso]

Flair Royal to be precise 👍

[@pawlowski6132]

What grinder is that??

[@justonemori]

A good quality espresso machine is too much for me to justify the spending. I've been let down with a few cheaper machines but I just ordered a flair for the hell of it. Thanks for the good information!

[@FlairEspresso]

bit.ly/BrewWithFlair is a great place to get primed

[@justonemori]

@@FlairEspresso over a year later I love it even more!

[@johnnycashew9101]

Hmm...I have noticed people put the metal shower screen both ways: with the flat side down facing the compressed coffee, and also with the flat part facing up away from the compressed coffee. In this video, from the official Flair Professor himself, he seems to put it flat side up. But in other videos they tend to do the opposite- and while they are not from the official Flair company- they are affiliated and seem like sound coffee experts themselves. Yet if I refer to the official brewing guide, it doesn't show nor direct you which way to put the shower screen. Does anyone know if it makes a difference and if there is a correct way??

[@FlairEspresso]

We left it out of the brewing guide because there's no conclusive evidence to suggest one way is in fact better than another. The difference in appearance was not by design, only by manufacturing process to make these holes in stainless steel thicknesses such as used here and in portafilter baskets. If it messes with your head, stick to one direction every time so you have one less variable ;)

[@johnnycashew9101]

@@FlairEspresso oh wow hey thanks for responding!!! I know things must be busy with the launch of the 58! I appreciate you taking the time and also for the feedback!!

[@Arashasadi23]

thanks for the video, beside the portability and other features, how does flair 58 compare to pro 2, just in terms of esspresso body and taste ? Does it worth the extra money ? I'm looking forward to upgrade my pro2 to 58 if the difference worth it.

[@markmartens2029]

Lubricating the O-rings with a tasteless oil; do you mean a cooking oil such as Olive oil or Avocado cooking oil?

[@hugoh.9694]

Olive burns at a lower temperature than the others you mentioned. Coconut oil also has a HIGHER burn temp.

[@EvzenTrdy]

I have problems to tamper ground with dose less than 18g, seems the tamper is to wide for that. Any ideas?

[@FlairEspresso]

if you're "bottoming out" on the area of the basket where it starts tapering before you can achieve a good tamp, the dose is too low for that coffee. 18g for most medium and definitely darker roasts should be absolutely fine but some ultra-light roasts will be too dense perhaps. we've recently addressed this concern of light roasts and low doses with an update to the portafilter that should allow you to drop down to 16g or less.

[@Vilodya]

Have you tried to blow into the basket to get all water out? It’s start to whistle 😅 Works only with wet basket. My dog was surprised this morning 😂😂

[@chrisltdvideo]

What's the name of the tool you used to remove the rubber rings?

[@FlairEspresso]

latte art stencil tool or potter's needle or anything that you think you can slip behind that won't damage the o-ring

[@georgepopescu1327]

So for a lever machine the 25-30 secound extraction rule does not apply?

[@FlairEspresso]

It does when you have a shallow puck of coffee roughly the same height as used in wider 58mm baskets, and when using a very high quality grinder similar to what you find in your local café. Elsewise you will need more contact time with the slightly coarser grind needed to not choke a taller puck of coffee bed typically used in narrow basket lever. Similarly if your grinder is putting out a wide range of coffee particles you need more time to extract the larger ones in the mix. Flair 58 for example will more closely observe that commercial standard while levers with narrower baskets may not

[@georgepopescu1327]

@@FlairEspresso thanks for answer! I am writing for my Flair Pro 2 to arrive. I am using Eureka Mignon Specialita as grinder. The truth is that I have no idea how fine should I grind. For turkish coffee I managed to grind at 0.5 without chocking the grinder.

[@FlairEspresso]

We've heard great things about that grinder! Try targeting 7-8 BAR for 35-40 sec with a 17g dose. Ramp up to the top end slowly, then start backing off when you sense that flow is beginning to spike you but keep pulling until you reach your desired weight or time

[@jakemazzu7948]

Scale?

[@McpCosmO]

if i would work without the spout it spills and spreads all over the place. iam never be able to get one jet beam at center of the portafilter outcome by using 7bar..help¿ i guess :)

[@FlairEspresso]

bit.ly/BrewWithFlair

[@McpCosmO]

@@FlairEspresso dont have an fb account sry :)

[@FlairEspresso]

@@McpCosmO send an email to [e-mail]

[@gpjp8999]

How many grams of grounded coffee can be filling in the basket? I need atleast 23 g./dose.

[@FlairEspresso]

20-24 is max fill but dependent on roast level. dark roast will top out lower, light roasts higher

[@gpjp8999]

@@FlairEspresso Thank you!!

[@realMartinHamilton]

On the website it says the yield is up to 56 ml which is 1.89359 oz. I see you got around 40 grams in your shot which is 1.41096 oz. How is one able to get a 56 ml espresso shot from this machine? I want a 2 ounce shot (about 56 ml) and can't find videos showing how to do that. I love the low maintenance and super easy cleaning of this device. Much easier to clean than my moka pot.

[@FlairEspresso]

Keep pulling for full yield. We brew by ratios and usually stop short of full capacity

[@pgraphyb]

which kettle does he use?

[@hugoh.9694]

I believe they sell that one kn their website.

[@kublaios]

Great shot! I received my Flair Pro 2 just two days ago and I'm absolutely loving it. The quality is top-notch! Even though it's my first "real" espresso machine and made me also buy another grinder and another scale (that fits inside and has a timer), it's great to see the results improve day-by-day, or even, shot-by-shot. I have a couple of questions and would be great if you have some time to answer: 1- After I unpacked, I just wanted to wash the bottom tip of the pressure gauge body (the part that touches the water) and even though I was careful (at least I thought I was), there were a couple of water drops within the gauge body afterward. Then what I did was unscrewing the gauge and leave it to dry overnight without the silicon case. The water and all humid inside were gone the next day and I think it's working properly, but do you think that made things worse with the gauge? Not that I noticed any issues but that made me a bit upset at first. 2- Also about the gauge: On the silicone case it says "fragile". What does that mean exactly? Are there any common mistakes (other than the one I did)? 3- I watched a lot of videos for brewing with Flair Pro 2. I mean, a lot. In one of the videos, the guy places an O-ring on top of the coffee after tamping it, under the shower screen. He says that it's for getting extra pressure. Would you recommend (or not recommend) this? 4- Why didn't you do pre-infusion and decreased the pressure towards the end? I'm asking whether it would result in good crema/espresso. Or is it just how you like it? 5- Not necessarily a question but maybe it makes sense to change the video to public instead of unlisted. I found it by chance (you shared the link in a comment to another one of your videos). Thank you for your great product and online content :)

[@FlairEspresso]

1. no it will be fine 2. don't drop it or spend time in the "danger zone" 3. we do not recommend this 4. slow ramping to pressure is a type of pre-infusion, we decreased pressure at the end to keep flow constant 5. every day through this monday we have released one new video, tomorrow the PRO will be publicly viewable you belong in the owner's group on Facebook. search "Brew With Flair" on that platform and join to learn more about getting the best from your new espresso maker

[@MercUSA]

What scale are you using?

[@FlairEspresso]

Lunar

[@junior36431]

Is it recommended to preheat the chamber by just putting it in my electric kettle while boiling the water for the espresso? Why is steam better

[@FlairEspresso]

for starters, it's much more convenient--no tongs or similar to retrieve from the boiling water. steam will be whatever temperature you're boiling at, so assuming you have it close to the source, it should be within a few degrees of that. lastly, keeping water off the outside of the chamber prevents it from suffering any evaporative cooling

[@jaziminarbi3370]

mind if i ask whats the click for espresso for flair royal?

[@FlairEspresso]

Try one full rotation + 1-2 clicks from where you notice burrs lock up

[@jaziminarbi3370]

@@FlairEspresso so i need to lock the grind then goes anti clockwise?

[@FlairEspresso]

@@jaziminarbi3370 anti-clockwise is how you bring your teeth burrs together to lock up. Once you find that, rotate one full turn + clockwise

[@jaziminarbi3370]

@@FlairEspresso thank you very much for the reply! appreciate it

[@kintunihan3405]

What is the name of that scale ? Thank you..

[@FlairEspresso]

Acaia Lunar

[@kintunihan3405]

@@FlairEspresso thank you so much

[@FlairEspresso]

Ah sorry, this is the Pyxis here but lunar fits well, too

[@NighcoreReflex]

What is that scale you have? Looks adorable and I want to get one

[@FlairEspresso]

Acaia Pyxis

[@wmgroome]

can you preheat with the oven? 200 degrees F

[@FlairEspresso]

Dry heat can lead to flash boiling if your oven is not precise or if placed too close to heating element (flame) . We don't advise

[@ethangarcia6361]

What scale are you using? I just got a Pro2 and I need a scale that fits on the drip try

[@FlairEspresso]

Join Brew With Flair on FB to see what everyone else is using bit.ly/BrewWithFlair We use Acaia Lunar and Pyxis

[@Msigw]

Just ordered the Signature off Amazon. Was disappointed to see that was the “highest level” offering of the Flair system on there. I prefer to order from an established vendor. Not displeased with the price or shipping however, so only time will tell. At any rate, these videos are very helpful comparisons. Clean up is my only concern across all models. Which I guess is a concern with any coffee maker, except maybe a drip brew basket with filter.

[@FlairEspresso]

Flair has been selling direct to consumer from our website flairespresso.com for going on 4yrs... how long must one be in business to be considered "established"? We also offer fast fulfillment and 3 day shipping (in most cases). Clean-up is simple, separate components, knock out the puck, rinse under the faucet and air dry. Brew With Flair group on Facebook and subbredit FlairEspresso are great places to learn what others are doing with their Flair

[@kintunihan3405]

how to avoid channeling on flair pro 2 ?

[@FlairEspresso]

lower dose, coarser grind, lighter tamp, slow ramps to pressure

[@lemniscatelogos7917]

Can’t it pull a double shot ?

[@driftadvocate1839]

up to 55ml so basically yes

[@josiahmananggit5701]

Flair milk steamer soon?

[@FlairEspresso]

Depends on what soon means to you. Do you keep time as an insect would, a tree or a glacier? It's coming either way, at least that's the plan

[@therichieboy]

I'm so close to buying one of these. Somebody give me something to push me over the edge!

[@balance158]

Buy it as it is amazing!

[@McpCosmO]

hi iam completly new to coffee and got me a french-press, a moka stovetop and because of the less maintenance this manuell espresso machine. after 2months i found me most of the time in brewing espresso :) if you want it cheap get yourselfe a neo and buy the pro2 brewchamber+pressure kit separately. brg

[@russellalexeev8480]

if you havent already, do it. just got one and its pretty awesome. if you have the $$, go for the flair 58 honestly. but if not, this guy is definitely good enough. im very new to espresso so im only on day 2 and slowly improving, so be patient, but once you nail it down, its perfect

[@pantac4493]

Is it safe to use vegetable oil on piston o-rings? Don’t want it to cause it to deteriorate. What should I use to clean water marks/buildup on top of brew head? Is citrus or vinegar good options?

[@FlairEspresso]

Citric acid and vinegar in the rugby dilutions are safe to use. Molykote 111 is ideal for o-rings but canola/safflower/sunflower are generally light and flavorless. Dab a little on, then wipe excess and rinse

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

Now, What am I going to do with Pro 2 w/2 brew heads. Its Only a couple months old ? Should I upgrade to the 58 or just get a LaPavoni ? hmm

[@dada01ish]

Please make a distribution tool for flairs.

[@munkybiz9562]

There’s a distributor/tamper combo from Crema Coffee Products. A bit pricey, though.

[@luqmanrasimi97]

Wowww 😍😍

[@timothybracken1728]

Great tutorial, thank you

[@FlairEspresso]

Glad you found it helpful and thanks for watching!

[@ritwikjs]

the flair 2 group head is so many magnitudes better than the signature.

[@nicscherzinger4238]

The advice to heat up the portafilter on top of the brewing cylinder is a HORRIBLE tip!!! I just purchased a Pro2, and on my second brew, when my kettle started to get to boil, the vibrations knocked the portafilter off the top of the cylinder, fell on the floor and DENTED the portafilter! Now my portafilter is useless!! Don't make the same mistake. Ugggg. Otherwise, I am excited to learn this way of brewing espresso, but I now need to wait for a new portafilter.

[@Dragonsandragoons]

I have to give credit to Mr. Flair for complicating a process that Italians had perfected 100 years ago. I am amazed that any of these devices sold.

[@thefrenchreview4049]

Flair Pro 2 | 6 months review | Worth it? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHy0nGxmg7Csi7c

[@sahilkaushal321]

Too complicated

[@hugoh.9694]

The Kamira is much simpler and can pull TWO shots. I'm considering a Kamira OR one of these.

[@driftadvocate1839]

lmao boil water, grind coffee, fill portafilter, fill water line, press. WOW that is super complicated.....

[@Ciganka762mm]

Wow. This video is such a turn-off. Used to have a pavoni and considered one of these. How much of a ball-acher could you manage to make this process?

[@VHMate]

It's very expensive, unnecessary. Waste of time and water... It's my opinion.