Flair Espresso Pro 2:
Espresso Settings & Dial-In Guide
The Flair Espresso Pro 2 is a piston espresso machine, designed for home use. It features natural (spring/lever) pre-infusion, a 46mm portafilter. With no user-adjustable temperature control, grind adjustments are your primary lever for dialing in. 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 Pro 2
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
No built-in heating — requires external hot water kettle
Water temperature management entirely user-controlled
Pressure is entirely manual
Dial-in tips for the Flair Espresso Pro 2
Manual piston press.
No heating element — user pours hot water from kettle (typically 92–96°C) into the brew head.
Pressure gauge allows user to target 9 bar.
Temperature advice: recommend specific kettle temperature (off-boil, or measured).
Pressure advice: user can vary pressure throughout pull for natural profiling.
58mm basket — standard dose applies.
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Manufacturer
Flair Espresso
Type
Piston
Use Case
Home
Confidence
High