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Flair The NEO Flex: UPDATED Direct Lever Manual Espresso Maker for Home with a Pressure Gauge and Two Portafilters - Brew Cafe Quality Espresso

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1.:Neo Flex


2.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 shots of 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 doesn’t 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.
  • BREWS REAL ESPRESSO - The lever system of the NEO Flex is capable of generating between 6-9 BAR of pressure, exactly that needed to extract café-quality espresso. This lever system also offers complete control over your extraction! Brew at different pressure profiles to ensure your espresso is exactly as you want it. The NEO Flex is real espresso, at home or anywhere.
  • ESPRESSO WITHIN REACH - 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. If you encounter any problems, know that Flair has your back. Featuring a 1-year limited warranty on the frame and metal parts, and 6 months on parts that are subject to wear and tear.
  • 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!



4.0 out of 5 stars Best Sellers Rank
  • #128,072 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #2 in Manual Espresso Machines
Date First Available June 22, 2023

Product Description

Flair NEO Flex Manual Espresso Maker

The Flair NEO Flex for Simple, Affordable Espresso at Home

The NEO Flex takes note from our established line of lever espresso models – providing the experience of handcrafting cafe quality shots in a fully manual format – all while keeping the price at less than $100. Enrich your mornings without the splurge, with the NEO Flex.

Flair NEO Flex Espresso Portafilters

Brew Two Ways

Pick your Portafilter: The Flow Control or the Bottomless 2-in-1

The Flow Control Portafilter

Easy to spot, easy to use. Our bright red portafilter is the key to simplified espresso brewing. Its restricted exit port works to slow the flow of water through the brew head - and generate the needed pressure for espresso brewing - even if a coarse grind size is used.

The Bottomless 2-in-1 Portafilter

Level up your morning brew with our black portafilter. Paired with a high-quality espresso-capable burr grinder and freshly roasted beans, you’ll be able to take total control of your extraction. This portafilter relies solely on a dialed-in coffee bed to create the needed resistance within the brew head. Genuine espresso, genuinely satisfying.

Flair NEO Flex Pressure Gauge

Integrated Pressure Gauge for 9 BAR Brewing

Now including an integrated pressure gauge, the NEO Flex allows every user to dial-in their espresso at the exact pressure they want to brew at. Brew in the espresso zone and use the pressure gauge to ensure consistency.

Flair NEO Flex Espresso

Cafe-Quality Espresso at Home

Brew espresso on the NEO Flex that rivals your favorite coffee beverage from your favorite local cafe. The NEO Flex's lever system has the ability to handcraft delicious espresso anytime and anywhere.

Flair NEO Flex No Preheat Cylinder

No Preheat Thin Walled Cylinder

Easy to use and brew with, the Flair NEO Flex has a thin-walled stainless steel brewing cylinder, which does not require any preheating before brewing. Just add your boiled water and brew delicious espresso.

Flair NEO Flex Manual Espresso Maker

For Espresso Beginners and Beyond

The NEO Flex provides a simplified way to brew espresso at home, with the ability to grow - or go - with you. Its lightweight-yet-durable polycarbonate frame is perfect for espresso on the road, or as a permanent fixture on your countertop. Brew how you want with the NEO Flex.

Technical Specifications

Product Weight 4.5 lbs (2.04kg)
Product Height 11.5 inches (29 cm)
Dose 17 grams
Maximum Output 40 ml

HaizmanBrainCalling
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
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.
Jrosado
Reviewed in Mexico on September 15, 2024
Excelente
ELISA MARY SANTOS
Reviewed in Brazil on May 12, 2024
Gostei é muito boa
caleb f.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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.
Clayder Conrado
Reviewed in Mexico on February 17, 2024
Es una experiencia única, es normal que las primeras veces no hagas buenas extracciones, con ensayo y error aprendes cuán molido debe estar tu café, cuan compactado debe estar el café en el portafiltro y por último cuánta fuerza necesitas ejercer. Se Lee tedioso pero es muy divertido y sobre no te vas arrepentir del gran sabor que tiene un espresso. Influye mucho la calidad del grano, así que compra un buen café de especialidad.ActualizaciónLuego de un año de uso diario Se rompió por ejercer presión arriba de los 10 bares, si el embolo no baja, mejor deje de hacer fuerza y muele tu café un poco más grueso.
Way too much crapola
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
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. LOLAs 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.
Flo
Reviewed in Germany on October 14, 2024
Der Flair Neo ist super für Leute die volle Kontrolle über ihren Espresso haben wollen und über kein großes Budget verfügen. Der Kauf einer guten Mühle ist jedoch unverzichtbar, weil man sonst den Kaffe massiv unterextrahiert und nur saure Shots erhält. Der Siebträger hilft hierbei zwar etwas, dieser kann aber keine Wunder vollbringen. Das System bietet reichlich Spielraum für Upgrades (Druckanzeige, offener Sieb usw.).Wer die Zeit hat und investieren will um sein Equipment auf diese Presse abzustimmen kann super Ergebnisse erzielen. Anfänger brauchen jedoch eventuell Hilfe um gute Ergebnisse zu erzielen. Mir hat das Gerät super Dienste erwiesen, aber die Nutzung ist mit viel Aufwand verbunden (Vorheizen des Wasserreservoirs, Wasser kochen, Reinigung der vielen Teile), weshalb ich persönlich umgestiegen bin. Der Kaffe, den ich mit dem Neo produziert habe, hat mir jedoch besser geschmeckt als der aus meinem Mittelklasse Siebträger.
sideburner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2022
The Flair Neo serves as a great introduction to espresso.While some may talk about pressurised portafilters as the work of the devil, and not "true espresso", they serve as a useful start, particularly if buying pre-ground coffee.You may consider upgrading to the bottomless portafilter at a later stage, as I did, via the Flair website (or your preferred supplier, if you wish to avoid any import costs), and this will give you something closer to approval from the purists.Couple of points to bear in mind here, your basket size is 46mm, so isn't compatible with some of the standard espresso tools you may find.While I'd strongly recommend a burr grinder if you wish to go for buying whole beans, even with the bottomless portafilter, you do not need to go as fine as for a fully automatic espresso machine. Bear this in mind when considering which grinder you wish to purchase, as it may mean you don't have to pay quite so much.So, what kind of coffee do you get out of it? Is it any good?In short, yes, it is good. I tend to pull shots at a roughly 1:2.5 ratio rather than the standard 1:2 for a regular double espresso (~14g in, ~30-40g out usually around 30 seconds or so).I've tried a range of coffees, and had some silky smooth espressos with chocolate notes I've found wonderful. I've had others that have bombarded my tastebuds with berry fruit notes and a bright acidity like that of a fresh green apple. So there's plenty of variety there depending on what coffee you like.Workflow is a little complex, you need to preheat and so on, which takes a while to get going, but you can be efficient and grind your coffee while the kettle is boiling. If you enjoy the ritual of making coffee, this is definitely a great product for you. I'd say it's worth the time and effort, but it's up to you to decide for yourself.
Mountain Cat
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020
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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