prosumer
flair espresso flair 58
full manual control, 58mm standard, serious espresso at home
the flair 58 is a fully manual lever espresso press built around an industry-standard 58mm portafilter, a preheat temperature controller with three heat settings, and a valve plunger with puck screen. it supports 16-20 gram doses and up to 55ml yield. two basket configurations are available at launch. it competes with electric machines far above its price point, but demands a capable fine-grinding burr grinder to perform well.
what it does well
- industry-standard 58mm portafilter opens up wide accessory compatibility
- integrated preheat temperature controller with three settings improves shot consistency
- valve plunger lets you add brew water without removing the stem
- 5-year limited warranty
- portable and requires no electricity beyond preheat
where it stops short
- requires a high-quality, fine-capable burr grinder, adding significant cost
- fully manual workflow has a steep learning curve
- 58mm basket offers less flow resistance than smaller flair baskets, less forgiving of grinder limitations
specs
- pump
- lever
- boiler
- single
- heating
- thermoblock
- best for
- prosumer
- pressure profiling
- true
frequently asked questions
what is the Flair Espresso Flair 58?
the Flair Espresso Flair 58 is a prosumer espresso machine. full manual control, 58mm standard, serious espresso at home
how much does the Flair Espresso Flair 58 cost?
the Flair Espresso Flair 58 costs $580–$780.
what is the Flair Espresso Flair 58 best for?
the Flair Espresso Flair 58 is best for prosumer coffee.
what are the pros and cons of the Flair Espresso Flair 58?
strengths: industry-standard 58mm portafilter opens up wide accessory compatibility, integrated preheat temperature controller with three settings improves shot consistency, valve plunger lets you add brew water without removing the stem, 5-year limited warranty, portable and requires no electricity beyond preheat. trade-offs: requires a high-quality, fine-capable burr grinder, adding significant cost, fully manual workflow has a steep learning curve, 58mm basket offers less flow resistance than smaller flair baskets, less forgiving of grinder limitations.