This ratio of 2:1 means you can easily brew a double shot of espresso with your NEO Flex, perfect for sipping straight or using as a base for your milk-based drinks. That was the goal of the NEO, to make espresso brewing easy and simple, so that even if you’re a beginner, or haven’t fully dialed in your grinder, the NEO will do the work for you, brewing delicious espresso shots with ease. When you’re ready to stretch your espresso wings, pick the Bottomless 2-in-1 Portafilter (the black one) and dial-in your espresso to your taste standards. The Classic is the original Flair, and is perfect for those looking to get into espresso, in a system that has room to grow. The NEO Flex is the perfect combination of affordability and capability, a true home espresso maker for everyone and anyone.

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. And, because the NEO Flex draws on Flair’s existing lever-based espresso technology, you know that you’ll get delicious espresso in your cup every time. 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.Any coffee burr grinder – bladed grinders also will not produce good results – but high end burr grinders aren’t necessary for NEO Flex brewing with the Flow-Control portafilter and any will do! The disadvantage of this model is the absence of a portable case and the inability to use the PRO head.

The NEO is designed knowing that Moka pots, many pod machines, and other in-home brewers claim to make espresso, but really only provide you with a cup of strong coffee. The new manual brewer is positioned as an affordable option, especially when contrasted with their high-end 58+ model. More flexible than a semi-automatic espresso machine because it can be used for cold-press, flow-profiling, low-pressure shots, etc.All above warranties apply only when the product and parts are used in accordance with all operating instructions. Two different portafilters allow for brewing with convenience or control, and reduce the dial-in process and need for additional equipment. With two different portafilters, it offers the option of either fast and easy or more precise brewing, minimizing the requirement for additional equipment and streamlining the dial-in process. The NEO was created to be simple, environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and fun, all while producing delicious espresso. This means that you can use any whole beans you want and grind them with any grinder you have — from high end burr grinders to less expensive bladed grinders.