Flair Espresso Flair 58:
Espresso Settings & Dial-In Guide
The Flair Espresso Flair 58 is a piston espresso machine, designed for home use. It features natural (spring/lever) pre-infusion, a 58mm portafilter. Temperature control is available via an offset dial, giving you some flexibility beyond grind adjustments alone. As a manual machine, brew pressure is entirely in your hands — technique is everything. It heats up in about 3 minutes — ready quickly for your morning shot.
At a glance
Machine specifications
Recommended starting parameters
Starting recipe for Flair Espresso Flair 58
Dose
16–22g
Ratio
1:1.5–1:2.5
Time
25–45s
These are starting points — adjust based on your beans, roast level, and taste preferences.
Known limitations
Electric group heater adds temp control but requires preheating
All pressure still manual
Dial-in tips for the Flair Espresso Flair 58
Manual piston with electric group heater.
Temperature more controllable than Pro 2 — user sets target temp on group heater.
Pressure gauge standard.
Precise temperature advice applicable (the group heater allows this).
All pressure is manual pull.
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Manufacturer
Flair Espresso
Type
Piston
Use Case
Home
Confidence
High