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...
For those making espresso at home, one subject all agree on is this: When it comes to exceptional espresso, the grinder is the most important piece of equipment.
In the past, espresso aficionados had few options among high-end grinders; in the pursuit of consistency, home...
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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...
The Speedster is so unique, it's often referred by its name without the preface of its creator, Kees van der Westen. Below is a photo provided by the sponsor of this review that nicely captures its ultra clean modern look:
