The Flair Signature PRO is a new model based on the company's highly successful Flair Classic Espresso Maker and its functionally equivalent Flair Signature Espresso Maker.* Like the original Flair, the PRO can consistently brew fine-tuned espresso at a...
After the first week of using the Lelit Bianca (PL162T), the show tune 'anything you can do, I can do easier; I can do everything easier than you' comes to mind. Since the Lelit Bianca has been reviewed on other sites, we'll focus on its performance, comparing it to lever and...
In this review, I will cover the BPlus Apollo Hand grinder. But first, I'd like to address a question I commonly see when discussing grinder purchases: Why use a hand grinder at all? With a veritable plethora of electric grinders of all shapes and prices, what reasons could one...
Ten years ago, when we did the Titan Grinder Project , several of the commercial conical grinders, those by Macap, Fiorenzato, and Compak, cost around $800. They were low volume items, used by very few cafes. Once their virtues for high end espresso became obvious (we at HB may...
The Decent Espresso DE1 model is an espresso machine like none other. The small form factor belies the remarkable capabilities of this machine. Significant technological innovations include rapid temperature adjustment, brew pressure control, flow rate specification, real-time...
Flair Espresso Maker Review by Dominick O'Dierno and Gary Seeman
Introduction
The concept of the Flair Espresso Maker isn't new. Pourover piston espresso machines were introduced in 1950 but soon went out of fashion, so it's great to have modern versions. We like the Flair...
This year's review will continue in the style of last year's reviews , i.e., evaluations will be blind and reviewers will not know what espresso is being evaluated until they post their commentary. Over the course of a week, we'll review a coffee. During this period, the thread...
With the possible exception of the demitasse, nothing embodies the idea of a barista as the tamper. What is the best tamper? is a question frequently posed by new members. Is it the tamper's weight, balance, aesthetics, or piston shape? Some recommendations will point to tampers...
Lever espresso machines aren't nearly as well-represented in the reviews as pump-driven espresso machines, but they're overwhelmingly well-represented by enthusiastic members in the forum! The Lever Espresso Machines forum is among the most active forums on the site, featuring...
This year's review will continue in the style of last year's reviews , i.e., evaluations will be blind and reviewers will not know what espresso is being evaluated until they post their commentary. Over the course of a week, we'll review a coffee. During this period, the thread...
