Flair Espresso | Flair GO
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Flair GO was designed for the traveler who bemoans leaving their morning coffee ritual behind. The collapsible frame means that true lever espresso can fit in a backpack or suitcase, ensuring an incredible brewing experience, and coffee to fuel all of life's adventures. The Flair GO is espresso anywhere.
The Flair GO is a truly portable lever espresso maker with a collapsible frame that was inspired by yogis, who are strong but flexible. The Flair GO fits into a case that measures 9.5 inches x 5.25 inches x 4 inches and weighs just over three pounds, making it easy to carry in a backpack or suitcase. Despite its small size, the Flair GO doesn’t compromise on espresso brewing. Featuring a pressure gauge, the Flair GO reaches and exceeds the pressures needed to extract incredible espresso.
Brewing at espresso pressure requires a robust frame, and this is another area where the Flair GO was designed specifically for its purpose. The frame is constructed from aircraft-grade, forged 6061 aluminum with a milled stainless steel brewing cylinder. Six pivot points allow the frame to collapse, and a custom locking mechanism ensures the frame stays in place while brewing.
All of the above means nothing if the espresso quality is lacking, and while the durability of the Flair GO is impressive, the brewing quality is top-notch. The Flair GO benefits from full control over all brew variables. The bottomless portafilter is 40 mm in diameter and accepts up to 15 grams of any fresh coffee bean. The no-preheat thin cylinder allows you to choose your brew temperature, and the pressure gauge provides for any type of pressure profile. Lower the lever, feel the immediate feedback your Flair GO gives you, and taste the result in your cup.
However, the designers at Flair also understand that people on the go sometimes prefer convenience over full dial-in control. They simply want their morning espresso. For this reason, Flair has also developed a compatible Pod Portafilter, which accepts original-sized Nespresso pods. Just pop the pod into the portafilter, add hot water, and lower the lever.
Customers of the Flair GO can therefore choose between two models: the Grounds model, which includes the bottomless 2-in-1 portafilter, a stainless-steel travel tamper, dispersion screen, and dosing funnel, or the Pods model, which features the Pod Portafilter. While discounts during the Kickstarter campaign were steep, the final retail price for the Flair GO will be $199.
