UPDATED 49 PRO

I'm a hair over $1K (Flair 49 pro, Zero 65 AP, eWizard), and very happy with the results. And the learning curve for me is steep. So many variables. Every morning is Forest Gump. "Box of chocolates..." Small changes introduce all sorts of variabilities in the pull, the output volume, when the pressu

I have the 49 pro, and preheat twice. For me it isn't inconvenient as it has become part of my normal rhythm and cadence. And I've also never tried just preheating once, so I have no idea if I'm overkilling it. OTOH, I'm leaning lighter as I typically roast City or City+, so maybe it should stay in

I own flair pro 3. Problem, back to back shot workflow, need to disassemble the pressure chamber with hot water. You will need to be near a sink for clean up. 49 just knock the puck, wipe with towel and good to go. Built quality, the aluminium holding the chamber is not properly protected, and needs

I'll be taking notes on what you've said for what to buy and how to care for flair manual espresso. You and other redditors (?) help me decide to end up going for Flair 49 Pro as my first manual as for the following reasons: Better workflow compared to Flair Pro 3, for sure my family would definitel

That actually makes a lot of sense. I probably should’ve mentioned this in the post: I no longer have the Pro 2. I basically did a bit of flipping with it, sold it for a profit, and now I’m trying to use that money toward something new. So keeping the Pro 2 and adding a Bambino Plus isn’t really an

How much easier, if at all, is it than say a flair 49 pro? I had one and it was a royal pain in the butt and big learning curve for me as a novice. I returned it. I also, tried a bambino and didn’t like that either. I would love to find a simple manual machine for a real espresso if possible? I do l

Flair Classic > Neo Flex due to the more durable aluminum build. The new model uses thinner steel for the brewhead so no need to preheat if you’re using med dark-dark roasted beans (same with Cafelat Robot). If you have more budget, look into the Flair 49 Pro for a much better worklfow

Not that 49 pro is bad. It has similar workflow to flair 58. Only no possibility of upgrading to heated chamber, or loss out on 58mm portafilter for more clarity as you can always buy stepdown basket for more syrupy espresso.. as for the workflow, it worth the money if you like that type of espresso